'Which of the following happens when the parasympathetic defecation reflex is initiated? relaxation of the external anal sphincter relaxation of the rectum relaxation of the internal anal sphincter relaxation of the sigmoid colon'
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The parasympathetic defecation reflex is initiated when the rectum is distended by feces. Show more…
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