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Sphincters are muscular valves found throughout the body used to open or close an opening. An example is the cardiac sphincter which prevents food from coming back up the esophagus after swallowing
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∙ 11y agoHi (1) Cardiac Sphincter, at the top of the stomach (this is the one that is not a true sphincter), separating the stomach from the esophagus. (2) Iliac Sphincter , at the bottom of the stomach, separating the stomach from the small intestine. (3) Ileocecal Valve separates the small intestine from the large intestine (4) Involuntary Anal Sphincter, which is responsible for generating the urge to defecate. (5) Voluntary Anal Sphincter, which allows one to control defecation. Wish me luck for my Biology exam dude,
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∙ 14y agoThe device is implanted over the sacral anterior root ganglia of the spinal cord; which is controlled by an external transmitter, it delivers intermittent stimulation which improves bladder emptying and it also helps in defecation . besides ,it enables male patients to have a sustained full erection.
The related procedure of sacral nerve stimulation is for the control of incontinence in otherwise able-bodied patients.
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∙ 12y agoA sphincter is a circular muscle that constricts a natural body passage or orifice. There are over 50 sphincters in the human body, some of them microscopic.
For example:
The pupillary sphincter is the iris in the eye.
The anus has two sphincters; inner sphincter is involuntary and the outer is voluntary.
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∙ 9y agoThere are several sites of sphincters in the body. One is at the bottom of the stomach to prevent backflow from the small intestines. The urethra and rectum each have sphincters to prevent involuntary loss of urine and stool.
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∙ 13y agoSynonyms: Anus, Butt hole, Blow hole; on the opposite side of your body ; i.e. your backside; of your groin. Between the two "butt cheeks" , on the upper half of your legs.
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∙ 12y agoIt is where the esophagus connects to the stomach. It prevents back flow of stomach contents into the esophagus.
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∙ 10y agoThe function of the sphincter is to control food leaving the stomach and entering the duodenum. The sphincter is located at the end of the stomach.
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∙ 10y agoUp your anus.
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∙ 11y agoYou have to have swag to find it
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Are there 2 anal sphincter muscles?
Yes there is the Internal and External Anal Sphincters.
What 4 sphincters are associated with the gi tract?
The four bodily sphincters are the: 1. lower esophageal sphincter, or cardiac sphincter (esophagus to the stomach)2. Pyloric sphincter (stomach to small intestines)3. Ileocecal sphincter or valve (small intestines to large intestines)4. Anal sphincter (rectum to outside)
The levator ani provides a sphincter like action in what?
The rectum. It keeps the rectum empty until the external anal sphincter is relaxed.
There is some product that release the anus sphincter muscles?
The anal sphincter isn't supposed to relax. It holds the colon in. If you are talking about easier to do anal sex there is numbing creme if you think it's uncomfortable. Don't recommend you doing it if you think it is uncomfortable but that is up to you.
How do you enter penis into anus?
Tearing and the spreading of bacteria from fecal matter.
Which is the voluntary sphincter of the anal canal?
Assholicus Maximus & Buttockical Minimus
The voluntary sphincter is the -----sphincter?
outer anal sphincter
What does the anal sphincter muscle do?
The anal sphincter stops feces from falling out.
Which sphincter allows for defecation and is under voluntary control?
The external anal sphincter is under voluntary control. You have the urge to defecate because your internal anal sphincter involuntarily opens, but you can keep yourself from going to the bathroom because your external anal sphincter is voluntarily closed. Hope that helps!
What would happen if the anal sphincter failed?
There are 2 anal sphincter's; if they fail then feces will drip out of the anus.
Are there 2 anal sphincter muscles?
Yes there is the Internal and External Anal Sphincters.
Is the anal sphincter a organ?
no
Does the anal canal have muscles?
The anal canal has a ring of muscle, called the anal sphincter
How does a rectum stay closed?
it stays closed because we do a poo poo, then it closes to brew out some more
Why does the anal canal have a voluntary sphincter formed by smooth muscle?
You can imagine the situation, in which case the anal sphincter in involuntary. In that case you defecate with out your knowledge.
How does the muscle of the internal anal sphincter differ from that of the external anal sphincter?
The internal urethral sphincter an involuntary sphincter that keeps the urethra closed when urine is not being used. The external urethral sphincter is fashioned by skeletal muscles as the urethra passes thorugh the pelvic floor.This sphincter is voluntary controlled.
What 4 sphincters are associated with the gi tract?
The four bodily sphincters are the: 1. lower esophageal sphincter, or cardiac sphincter (esophagus to the stomach)2. Pyloric sphincter (stomach to small intestines)3. Ileocecal sphincter or valve (small intestines to large intestines)4. Anal sphincter (rectum to outside)
