Which of these actions does NOT occur during the micturition reflex in a baby
A)The motor neuron supplying the external sphincter is stimulated.
B)The parasympathetic nerve supply to the bladder is stimulated.
C)The internal urethral sphincter opens mechanically due to changes in the shape of the bladder.
D)The external urethral sphincter is relaxed.

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The motor neuron supplying the external sphincter is inhibited, not stimulated, during the micturition reflex to allow the external urethral sphincter to relax and enable urination.

Which of These Actions Does NOT Occur During the Micturition