In infants, defecation often follows a meal. The cause Gastroileal reflex of colonic contractions in this situation is
Gastroileal reflex
Enterogastric reflex
Increased circulating levels of GCR
Gastrocolic - reflex
Gastrocolic reflex refers to the contraction of colon induced by entry of food into the stomach. This reflex results in an urge to defaecate after a meal. Because of this, defaecation after meals is a rule in children.However, in adults, the bowel training suppresses this reflex. Ref: Medical physiology, Indu Khurana
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