defecation reflex

• Termo fisiológico que designa o processo neuromuscular involuntário que desencadeia a eliminação das fezes pelo reto, envolvendo a coordenação do sistema nervoso autônomo e dos músculos do assoalho pélvico.

A physiological term referring to the involuntary neural and muscular process that triggers the expulsion of feces from the rectum, involving the coordination of the autonomic nervous system and pelvic floor muscles.

1. Bowel movement responseC1formal

   The involuntary physiological process triggered by the stretching of the rectal walls, leading to the urge to expel feces.

   Reflexo da defecação

   • The defecation reflex is controlled by the parasympathetic nervous system.
   • Ignoring the defecation reflex can lead to constipation.
   • The doctor explained how the defecation reflex works in the human body.