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GASTROCOLIC REFLEX [1 record]

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Record 1 2021-06-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Morphology and General Physiology
  • Bowels
CONT

The gastrocolic reflex is a physiological reflex that controls the motility of the lower gastrointestinal tract following a meal. As a result of the gastrocolic reflex, the colon has increased motility in response to the stretch of the stomach with the ingestion of food. The gastrocolic reflex allows room for the consumption of more food via control over peristalsis and movement of ingested food distally toward the rectum.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Morphologie et physiologie générale
  • Intestins
CONT

Le réflexe gastrocolique qui correspond à la stimulation de la motricité colorectale par la distension de l'estomac est anormal chez les patients souffrant du SCI [syndrome du côlon irritable].

Key term(s)
  • réflexe gastro-colique

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