9 Questions
Which part of the nervous system is involved in reflexes between the gut and the sympathetic ganglia?
Autonomic nervous system
What is the function of the gastrocolic reflex?
To empty the colon
Which nerves play a crucial role in reflexes between the gut and the spinal cord or brain stem?
Vagus nerves
What is the function of enterogastric reflexes?
To inhibit stomach movement and secretion
Which reflex can inhibit the emptying of contents from the ileum into the colon?
Coloileal reflex
What is the function of pain reflexes in the gut?
To cause a general inhibition of the entire gastrointestinal tract
What is the function of defecation reflexes?
To cause strong contractions of the colon, rectum, and abdomen for defecation
Which part of the nervous system is involved in reflexes between the gut and the brain stem?
Vagus nerves
What is the function of reflexes between the stomach and duodenum to the brain stem and back to the stomach?
To control movement and secretion in the stomach
Test your knowledge on gut reflexes and the role of the sympathetic ganglia in transmitting signals. Explore how signals from the stomach can affect the colon and vice versa in these long-distance reflexes.
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