The Stimulus for the Defecation Reflex Is Stretching of the ____________________

question 173

Short Answer

The stimulus for the defecation reflex is stretching of the ____________________.

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Definitions:

Axial Skeleton

The segment of the skeletal system that is made up of the head and trunk bones, encompassing the skull, spine, ribs, and sternum.

Vertebral Column

A series of connected bones called vertebrae that form the backbone, providing support and protecting the spinal cord.

Cervical Vertebra

One of the seven vertebrae in the human neck, forming the upper part of the spinal column.

Rib Facets

The small, flat surfaces on vertebrae for articulation with the ribs.