Arrange in Order the Events Associated with the Micturition Reflex

question 11

Short Answer

Arrange in order the events associated with the micturition reflex, when voiding is not appropriate (A-G). (Enter the letter 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 individual then makes a conscious decision about whether it is appropriate to void.
E) The bladder wall stretches to accommodate the increasing volume of urine.
F) The external urinary sphincter stays contracted.
G) Simultaneously, the spinal cord sends nerve impulses up to the cerebral cortex.

• 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 individual then makes a conscious decision about whether it is appropriate to void.
• E) The bladder wall stretches to accommodate the increasing volume of urine.
• F) The external urinary sphincter stays contracted.
• G) Simultaneously, the spinal cord sends nerve impulses up to the cerebral cortex.

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