It decreases the amount of acid produced in the stomach. Omeprazole is used to treat symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and other conditions caused by excess stomach acid. It is also used to promote healing of erosive esophagitis (damage to your esophagus caused by stomach acid).
The organs of our body (viscera), such as the heart, intestines and stomach, are regulated by a branch of the nervous system known as the autonomic nervous system. The autonomic nervous system is part of the peripheral nervous system and controls the function of many muscles, glands and organs within the body.
1 The Autonomic Nervous System Responsible for control of visceral effectors and visceral reflexes:â¢ smooth muscle, glands, the heart.â¢ e.g. blood pressure, cardiac output, plasma glucose The autonomic system is often considered a motor system for control of autonomic (visceral) effectors.