What Reflex Protects the Small Intestine by Inhibiting Contractions While

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Multiple Choice

What reflex protects the small intestine by inhibiting contractions while the intestines are injured or severely distended?

• A)ileogastric reflex
• B)colonocolonic reflex
• C)gastroileal reflex
• D)gastrocolic reflex
• E)intestino- intestinal reflex

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