During the Defecation Reflex, the

question 36

Multiple Choice

During the defecation reflex, the

• A) stretch receptors in the rectal walls stimulate parasympathetic motor neurons.
• B) internal and external anal sphincters relax simultaneously.
• C) abdominal wall relaxes and the internal abdominal pressure decreases.
• D) gastroileal reflex moves materials into the rectum through mass peristalsis.
• E) decreased peristaltic contractions occur in the sigmoid colon and rectum.

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