Which of the Following Elements of the Defecation Apparatus Requires

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following elements of the defecation apparatus requires input from higher centers of the brain in a healthy person under normal conditions?

• A)Peristaltic contractions of the sigmoid colon
• B)Rectal distention
• C)Rectal peristalsis
• D)Constriction of external anal sphincter
• E)Constriction of internal anal sphincter

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