Defecation following a meal is usually the result of

A. segmentation movements stimulated by the duodenocolic reflexes.
B. peristalsis in the small intestine initiated by entry of chyme into the duodenum.
C. mass movements stimulated by the gastrocolic and duodenocolic reflexes moving feces towards the rectum.


Answer: C

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