Question

When the micturition reflex is initiated, the brain responds by __________ action potentials (aps) in somatic motor neurons, resulting in the relaxation of the __________ urinary sphincter so urine can be voided?

Answer 1

When the micturition reflex is initiated, the brain responds by decreasing action potentials (aps) in somatic motor neurons, resulting in the relaxation of the external urinary sphincter so urine can be voided.

Answer 2

Answer:

Decrease, external.

Explanation:

Micturition is the process of the expel of the urine from the urinary bladder by the organisms. This process of micturition is controlled by the nervous system of the body.

The speed of the action potential gets decreased during the micturition process. This results in the relaxation of the external urinary sphincter. The urinary bladder consists of transitional epithelium tat helps in the empty of bladder.

Thus, the correct answer is decrease, external.