central.somatic and autonomic nervous systems
Afferent pathway
The micturition reflex is an automatic process where the bladder expels urine when it reaches a certain level of fullness, controlled by the autonomic nervous system. Conscious thought can influence urination by allowing an individual to voluntarily start or stop the process, giving them some control over when and where they urinate.
Afferent pathway
Reflexes that have their control center in the brain stem are known as brain stem reflexes. These include vital reflexes such as the gag reflex, cough reflex, and pupillary reflex, which are essential for survival and basic bodily functions. The brain stem integrates sensory inputs and coordinates motor responses, allowing for immediate reactions to stimuli. These reflexes are typically involuntary and occur without conscious thought.
Micturation is urination.
medulla oblongata
Autonomic
Somatic Reflex
Micturation Urination
the spinal cord
The primary reflex center for the body is the spinal cord. It coordinates reflex actions in response to stimuli without involving the brain, allowing for quick and automatic responses to potential threats or dangers.
The control center of a reflex arc, typically located in the central nervous system, processes incoming sensory information and initiates a response to change body condition levels.