Gut Reflexes & Sympathetic Ganglia

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Which part of the nervous system is involved in reflexes between the gut and the sympathetic ganglia?

  • Central nervous system
  • Enteric nervous system
  • Parasympathetic ganglia
  • Autonomic nervous system (correct)

What is the function of the gastrocolic reflex?

  • To empty the colon (correct)
  • To inhibit the emptying of contents from the ileum into the colon
  • To inhibit stomach movement and secretion
  • To control movement and secretion in the stomach

Which nerves play a crucial role in reflexes between the gut and the spinal cord or brain stem?

  • Parasympathetic nerves
  • Vagus nerves (correct)
  • Sympathetic nerves
  • Enteric nerves

What is the function of enterogastric reflexes?

<p>To inhibit stomach movement and secretion (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which reflex can inhibit the emptying of contents from the ileum into the colon?

<p>Coloileal reflex (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of pain reflexes in the gut?

<p>To cause a general inhibition of the entire gastrointestinal tract (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of defecation reflexes?

<p>To cause strong contractions of the colon, rectum, and abdomen for defecation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the nervous system is involved in reflexes between the gut and the brain stem?

<p>Vagus nerves (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of reflexes between the stomach and duodenum to the brain stem and back to the stomach?

<p>To control movement and secretion in the stomach (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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