When the urinary bladder is filled with 200-400 ml of urine, micturition reflex sends ________ action potentials to cause the ________ urethral sphincter to open (relax).

A. sympathetic; internal
B. sympathetic; external
C. parasympathetic; internal
D. parasympathetic; external


Answer: C

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