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Defecate
== Physiology of Defecation == ...he rectum is filled with feces, which triggers the defecation reflex. This reflex causes the rectal muscles to contract and the anal sphincters to relax, all

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Gastrocolic reflex
'''Gastrocolic reflex''' is a physiological phenomenon that involves the increase in motility of ...s contents towards the [[rectum]] to make room for the incoming food. This reflex is strongest after breakfast, which is why many people feel the need to hav

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Reflex anal dilation
...n where the [[anus]] spontaneously dilates without conscious control. This reflex can be observed in both humans and animals and is considered a normal respo ...e need for defecation, or during the relaxation phase of the [[gastrocolic reflex]].

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Rectoanal inhibitory reflex
...ension of the [[rectum]]. This reflex is crucial for the normal process of defecation and has significant implications in various [[gastrointestinal disorders]]. ...ork of neurons that govern the function of the gastrointestinal tract. The reflex is initiated when the rectal walls are stretched, indicating the presence o

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Defecation
...ocesses food to extract energy and nutrients, resulting in waste products. Defecation is a critical biological function in humans and animals, ensuring the remov ...um]] indicating that it is full, and in response, initiates the defecation reflex. This involves relaxation of the [[internal anal sphincter]] and an involun

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Fainting
...n be triggered by numerous factors, broadly categorized into three groups: reflex (neurally mediated), orthostatic hypotension, and cardiac causes. ===Reflex (Neurally Mediated)===

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Passout
...triggered by numerous factors, broadly categorized into three main types: reflex (neurally mediated), orthostatic hypotension, and cardiac syncope. ===Reflex (Neurally Mediated)===

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Eject
...d. This is often accomplished through coughing or vomiting, which are both reflex actions designed to protect the body from harm. [[Coughing]] is a rapid exp ...e body through natural processes such as sneezing, sweating, urination, or defecation.

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Syncope
'''1. Reflex (Neurally Mediated) Syncope:''' ...l syncope]]:''' Occurs during or after urination, coughing, swallowing, or defecation.

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Health-encyclopedia-O
* [[Obstructed defecation]] * [[Oculocardiac reflex]]

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MeSH D
* '''[[Defecation]]''' * '''[[Diving Reflex]]'''

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ICD-10 Chapter XVIII: Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings
*'''[[R150]]''' - Incomplete defecation *'''[[R292]]''' - Abnormal reflex

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Glossary of anatomy terms
...bsorbed are excreted from the alimentary canal as faeces by the process of defecation. ...imulation of pain receptors in the cornea causes the eyelids to close in a reflex action. The anatomical names are: blepharon, palpebra.

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Glossary of physical examination
* '''[[Defecation]]''' - The normal process of elimination of fecal material from the rectum. ...diated syncope occurs due to a specific circumstance, such as micturition, defecation, coughing, or traction of the hair.

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Psychology
* '''[[Encopresis]]''' noun involuntary defecation not attributable to physical defects or illness * '''[[Reflex]]''' adj. without volition or conscious control noun an automatic instinc

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Dictionary-D
* [[dazzle reflex]] * [[deep tendon reflex]]

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List of muscles of the human body
...teries]] || [[oculomotor nerve]] ([[parasympathetic]]s) || [[Accommodation reflex|accommodation]] || ...e 3|S3]], [[sacral spinal nerve 4|S4]]. [[levator ani nerve]] || inhibit [[defecation]] ||

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Medical-dictionary-D
* [[Dazzle reflex]] * [[Defecation]]

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Glossary of all health topics
...'[[Belching]]''' - noun the forceful expulsion of something from inside; a reflex that expels wind noisily from the stomach through the mouth * '''[[Bowel Movement]]''' - noun a euphemism for defecation

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Dictionary of gastroenterology
* [[Defecation postures]] * [[Defecation]]

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