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Which sphincter allows for defecation and is under voluntary control?
The external anal sphincter is under voluntary control. You have the urge to defecate because your internal anal sphincter involuntarily opens, but you can keep yourself from going to the bathroom because your external anal sphincter is voluntarily closed. Hope that helps!
What sphincter that opens when food or fluids exert pressure on it?
The sphincter that opens when food or fluids exert pressure on it is the gastroesophageal sphincter. Closure of the sphincter is under the control of the vagus nerve.
What concept of separate self with toddlers develop is referred to?
The concept of separate self that develops in toddlers is referred to as self-awareness. This is when they start to recognize themselves as individuals with their own thoughts, feelings, and desires, independent from others. This typically emerges around 18-24 months of age.
A urinary sphincter to control the flow of urine is located at each end of the urethra?
True. There is a external and internal sphincter
What is the function of a rat's sphincter?
To control the bowl motion
What is a ring of muscles that control the opening to the stomach?
sphincter
The concept of a separate self which toddlers develop is referred to as?
The concept of a separate self that toddlers develop is referred to as self-awareness or self-recognition. This refers to the awareness that they are separate individuals with their own thoughts, feelings, and identity.
Where is the internal urethral spinchter located?
This sphincter is around the neck of the bladder. This, with the internal sphincter, control the flow of urine from the bladder.
Why does the anus open?
The anus is controlled by a sphincter muscle , and when your body needs to evacuate waste material, that sphincter is sent a signal to open. You do have more control of it yourself at other times. This control was part of the traing we all received as toddlers for toileting.
Is the external urethral sphincter under voluntary control?
yes
What is the general name for the muscles that control the exit of the bladder?
sphincter
When potty trained what muscle do you learn to control?
Anal sphincter.
