In the micturition reflex, the detrusor muscle is stimulated to contract by
A) sphincter neurons from the brain.
B) sympathetic fibers.
C) parasympathetic fibers.
D) visceral sensory fibers from the vagus.

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The detrusor muscle is stimulated to contract by parasympathetic fibers. These fibers send signals to the detrusor muscle to contract and urinary sphincters to relax, initiating the micturition reflex.

In the Micturition Reflex, the Detrusor Muscle Is Stimulated to Contract