In infants, defecation often following meal. The cause of colonic contraction in this situation is
Ans. (d) Gastrocolic - reflex(Ref: Ganong, 25th ed/p.504)Distension of the stomach by food - causes contractions of the rectum leading to defecation. This reflex is called gastrocolic reflex
Gastroileal reflex
Enterogastric reflex
Increased circulation levels of CCK
Gastrocolic - reflex
G.I.T.