Voiding is activated by interaction between the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems causing a coordinated sequence of events. This interaction between the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems is called what?
A) Angiotension-micutition arc
B) Renal-ureter-bladder arc
C) Micturition reflex arc
D) Micturition stimulus arc
Ans: C
Feedback: Micturition (voiding) normally occurs approximately eight times in a 24-hour period. It is activated via the micturition reflex arc within the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems, which causes a coordinated sequence of events. Options A, B, and D are detractors for this question.
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