Defecation reflex can be consciously inhibited by:
Correct answer: A. Outer anal sphiniter
- A. Outer anal sphiniter
- B. Both outer and inner anal sphiniters
- C. Inner and sphiniter
- D. Connot be inhibited
Explanation
Therefore, the correct answer is B) Both outer and inner anal sphincters, as conscious contraction of both sphincters can inhibit the defecation reflex.
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