Mass Movements of the Large Intestine Trigger the ________ Reflex

question 30

Short Answer

Mass movements of the large intestine trigger the ________ reflex, which allows anal sphincters to relax and feces to move through the anus in the process of elimination.

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Definitions:

Fluid Pressure

The pressure exerted by a fluid at equilibrium at any given point within the fluid, due to the force of gravity.

Columnar Joints

A geological feature where certain types of volcanic or igneous rock cool and shrink, forming vertical, polygonal columns of rock.

Internal Strain

Deformation within materials or geological structures due to applied stress.

Displacement

The difference in position of an object relative to its starting point, often used in physics to describe motion.