Digestive reflexes

Question 1

What are the Three digestive reflexes?

Answer 1

Gastroileal,
Gastrocolic,
Defecation.

Question 2

Describe the Gastroileal reflex

Answer 2

Initiated by distension of the stomach.
-Intensifies peristalsis of the small intestine.

Question 3

Describe the Gastrocolic reflex

Answer 3

Initiated by distension of the stomach.
-Intensifies peristalsis in the colon.

Question 4

Describe the Defecation reflex

Answer 4

Initiated by distension of the rectum.
-Control centre is the Sacral spinal cord.
-Lower colon & rectal walls contract, internal anal sphincter releases.