Arrange in Order the Events Associated with the Micturition Reflex

question 8

Short Answer

Arrange in order the events associated with the micturition reflex when voiding is not appropriate. (Enter the number of each step in the proper sequence; do not use commas or spaces.)
A) The cerebral cortex initiates impulses that travel back down the spinal cord to inhibit the reflex arc.
B) Contraction of the bladder wall takes place.
C) The parasympathetic nerves stimulate the detrusor muscle.
D) The spinal cord sends nerve impulses up to the cerebral cortex.
E) The bladder wall stretches to accommodate the increasing volume of urine.

• A) The cerebral cortex initiates impulses that travel back down the spinal cord to inhibit the reflex arc.
• B) Contraction of the bladder wall takes place.
• C) The parasympathetic nerves stimulate the detrusor muscle.
• D) The spinal cord sends nerve impulses up to the cerebral cortex.
• E) The bladder wall stretches to accommodate the increasing volume of urine.

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