What Can Suppress the Defecation Reflex

question 17

Multiple Choice

What can suppress the defecation reflex?

• A) Frequent episodes of diarrhea
• B) Long-term use of vitamin A and vitamin B complex
• C) Repeatedly ignoring the urge
• D) Excessive fiber and bulk in the diet

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Definitions:

Hypertonic

A hypertonic solution has a higher concentration of solutes compared to the inside of a cell, causing water to move out of the cell and leading to cell shrinkage.

Hypotonic

Solution that causes cells to swell.

NaCl

Sodium chloride, commonly known as table salt, is an ionic compound with the chemical formula NaCl, essential for life in animals and plants.

Osmotic Pressure

The pressure required to stop osmosis, a process by which solvent molecules move through a semipermeable membrane from a region of lower solute concentration to higher concentration.