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1	When the urinary bladder becomes stretched, there is an increase in the frequency of action potentials traveling from...
	A)	the urinary bladder to the sacral region.
	B)	the parasympathetic neurons from the spinal cord to the urinary bladder.
	C)	somatic motor neurons.
	D)	ascending spinal pathways to the pons and cerebrum.
	E)	neurons in the spinal cord.
2	In response to these impulses, which of the following cause the smooth muscle on the urinary bladder to contract?
	A)	neurons from the urinary bladder to the sacral region
	B)	the parasympathetic neurons from the spinal cord to the urinary bladder
	C)	somatic motor neurons
	D)	ascending spinal pathways to the pons and cerebrum
	E)	neurons in the spinal cord
3	When urination is desired, decreased action potentials along which of the following causes relaxation of the external urinary sphincter?
	A)	neurons from the urinary bladder to the sacral region
	B)	the parasympathetic neurons from the spinal cord to the urinary bladder
	C)	somatic motor neurons
	D)	ascending spinal pathways to the pons and cerebrum
	E)	neurons in the spinal cord
4	If urination is not convenient, the brain sends impulses down the spinal cord to inhibit the micturition reflex.
	A)	True
	B)	False
5	The micturition reflex is coordinated by neurons in the spinal cord.
	A)	True
	B)	False