The adult internal rectal sphincter is controlled by the:
a. autonomic nervous system.
b. central nervous system.
c. lumbar spinal reflexes.
d. sacral spinal reflexes.
A
The internal ring of smooth muscle of the anal canal is under involuntary autonomic control.
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