The pontine storage center controls micturition by
A) stimulating bladder contractions.
B) increasing contraction of the detrusor muscle.
C) relaxing the internal urethral sphincter.
D) increasing contraction of the external urethral sphincter and reducing detrusor muscle activity.
E) stimulating the voiding reflex.
D
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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