Which of the following describes a 'short reflex' in the regulation of the digestive system?
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Correct answer: A reflex mediated entirely within the enteric nervous system of the gut wall
Short reflexes are local enteric reflexes where the sensory input and motor output occur entirely within the gut wall without involving the CNS. Long reflexes, by contrast, involve autonomic nerves and the brain or spinal cord.
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