The emptying reflex causes the:

a. contracting of the muscles of the bladder
b. relaxation of the internal sphincter
c. relaxation of the external sphincter
d. both A and B above


d. both A and B above

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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