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In conclusion, we have underlined as the ontogenesis of gastrointestinal motor activity is<br />
influenced by several factors such as the smooth muscle activity, the CNS, the ENS and the<br />
neurohumoral system.<br />
We have also seen that early enteral feeding occupies a main role in the promotion of development<br />
of small intestinal functions and colonic motility.<br />
Further understanding about the timing of specific motor patterns in humans and their<br />
control mechanisms may allow neonatologists to rich the optimal feeding strategies to induce the<br />
better gastrointestinal function and to obtain the optimal feeding tolerance.<br />
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