In infants, defecation often follows a meal. The cause Gastroileal reflex of colonic contractions in this situation is
Gastrocolic reflex refers to the contraction of colon induced by entry of food into the stomach. This reflex results in an urge to defaecate after a meal. Because of this, defaecation after meals is a rule in children.However, in adults, the bowel training suppresses this reflex. Ref: Medical physiology, Indu Khurana
Gastroileal reflex
Enterogastric reflex
Increased circulating levels of GCR
Gastrocolic - reflex
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