What Intestinal Functions Do the Short Reflexes Control

question 196

Multiple Choice

What intestinal functions do the short reflexes control

• A)closes sphincters
• B)nutrient absorption
• C)absorbed nutrients would be unable to pass into the hepatic portal system
• D)local peristalsis and segmentation movements
• E)None of the answers are correct.

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Definitions:

Coordinated Thought

The ability to integrate different ideas, perspectives, or pieces of information in a cohesive manner, leading to more complex reasoning and problem-solving skills.

Appetite

A natural desire to satisfy a bodily need, particularly for food.

Myelination

The process of forming a myelin sheath around nerves to increase the speed at which impulses propagate.

Neural Impulses

Electrical signals that travel along the neurons, allowing communication between different parts of the body and the brain.