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It feels like you have to urinate. If the micturition reflex is blocked, you don't have to go.

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What serves as the effector for micturition reflex arc?

An efferent somatic (pudendal nerve) output to the external sphincter which relaxes the external sphincter and causes the urine to flow through the urethra is the effector part of the reflex arc.


Would damage to somatic motor neurons impair micturition?

Damage to somatic motor neurons would not impair micturition, as micturition is primarily controlled by autonomic motor neurons. Somatic motor neurons control voluntary muscle movements, while autonomic motor neurons control involuntary functions like bladder contractions during micturition.


How are the micturation reflex and conscious thought involved in urination?

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.


What is a large post micturition residual with prostatic mass of 40gms?

I think it means that you retain fluid after you pee. I had a Ultra sound and was told there was a 'large post-micturition residual (vol125ml) Looked up micturition and it means pass urine. Hope this helped


Why do babies hold their breath when air's blown in their face?

Babies have a natural reflex called the "glottal closure reflex" that causes them to hold their breath when they feel a sudden burst of air on their face. This reflex helps protect their airway and prevent them from inhaling any foreign particles.

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What is another name for micturition reflex?

Urination erection?


What triggers the micturition reflex in the walls of the bladder?

stretch receptors


What does the parasympathetic nervous system stimulate in the micturition reflex?

The parasympathetic nervous system allows the act of micturition. The sympathetic nervous system inhibits it.


The micturition reflex center is located in the?

sacral segments of the spinal cord


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 serves as the effector for micturition reflex arc?

An efferent somatic (pudendal nerve) output to the external sphincter which relaxes the external sphincter and causes the urine to flow through the urethra is the effector part of the reflex arc.


Urination is also known as voiding or?

micturition or micturate


Why do you feel like you are going to vomit after performing fellatio?

It could be repeated triggering of the gag reflex.


Is micturition to empty the bladder?

Yes, micturition is another word for urination.


You feel like you are about to throw up what can you do to stop it?

Breath in and out very slow and try to relax your gag reflex.


The act of expelling urine from bladder is called?

I believe it is called "micturition". -JS yes it is micturition..... double checked in medical dictionary thanks -JS from mzippa


Would damage to somatic motor neurons impair micturition?

Damage to somatic motor neurons would not impair micturition, as micturition is primarily controlled by autonomic motor neurons. Somatic motor neurons control voluntary muscle movements, while autonomic motor neurons control involuntary functions like bladder contractions during micturition.