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The urethral reflex is a physiological response involving the contraction of the urethral sphincter muscles in response to bladder distension. This reflex helps control urination by preventing involuntary leakage of urine until an appropriate time for voiding. It is part of the body’s complex neural mechanisms that regulate bladder and sphincter coordination. The reflex can be influenced by various factors, including neurological health and social circumstances.
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Is the micturition reflex an autonomic spinal reflex?
Yes, the micturition reflex is an autonomic spinal reflex. It involves both the autonomic nervous system and the somatic nervous system, coordinating the contraction of the bladder's detrusor muscle and relaxation of the external urethral sphincter. This reflex is initiated when the bladder fills with urine, sending signals through stretch receptors to the spinal cord, leading to the urge to urinate. While it can be influenced by higher brain centers, the basic reflex arc operates at the spinal level.
How stimulate the sacral reflex arc?
To stimulate the sacral reflex arc, you can apply pressure to the S2 to S4 dermatomes in the sacral region, typically done by gently tapping or stroking the perineal area. This can promote the reflexive contraction of the bladder and relaxation of the external urethral sphincter, triggering a reflexive voiding response.
Is the micturition reflex center is located in the pons?
No, the micturition reflex center is located in the sacral region of the spinal cord, specifically at the level of the S2 to S4 segments. This center regulates the process of urination, including the contraction of the bladder and relaxation of the internal urethral sphincter.
What is the muscle that controls the urethra?
The muscle called the urethral sphincter muscle is what constricts in the urethra. The urethral orifice is what is actually constricted by the urethral sphincter.
What is the cpt codes for removal of urethral diverticulum?
cpt code for urethral diverticulectomy
What does the urethral opening excreet in males?
The urethral opening in males excretes urine and sperm.
What is the CPT code for reversal of urethral anastomosis?
procedure code for reversal of urethral anastomosis
What is cpt code for reversal of urethral anastomosis?
procedure code for reversal of urethral anastomosis
What does a urethral opening do?
A urethral opening is the opening of the end of the penis to comes out the sperm cell and the bladder. =)
What four procedures are performed transurethrally?
TUNA trans-urethral needle ablation TURP trans-urethral resection of prostate TUMT trans-urethral microwave thermotherapy TURB trans-urethral resection of the bladder TMNT teenage mutant ninja turtle (nmm)
What is a narrowing of the urethra called?
Urethral stricturemedical term is urethrostenosis
What is the procedure code for Dilation of urethral stricture by passage of sound or urethral dilator male initial?
53600
