True about MMC (Migrating Motor Complex) is:: (A) Once in 90 minutes, (B) Occurs in post-absorptive stage, (C) Phase 1 shows irregular contractions, (D) Motilin decreases MMC contraction
Answer is B. Migrating Motor Complex: House keeper of intestine, Clears the debris in post-absorptive phase Once in 90 minutes 3 phases: 1. Phase 1- 70 mins, quiescent phase, only slow waves 2. Phase 2- 10-15 mins, irregular contractions 3. Phase 3- 5-10 mins Motilin: Hormone that strengthens the MMC contraction Erythromycin binds with motilin receptors.