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The bidirectional gut–brain axis. Four communication pathways (sensory neurons, cytokines, gut hormones and microbial factors) signal from the gut to the brain where they can modify cerebral function and behaviour. Two pathways (autonomic and neuroendocrine outputs) signal from the brain to the gut. EC, M and L denote different populations of endocrine cells in the gastrointestinal mucosa.
