The _____ reflex initiates propulsion in the entire colon, usually during or immediately after eating.
A) gastrocolic
B) ileocolic
C) duodenalcolic
D) cephalocolic

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The gastrocolic reflex is a reflex that initiates propulsion in the entire colon, usually during or immediately after eating. This reflex is stimulated by distension of the stomach, which in turn triggers contractions in the colon. Choice B, ileocolic, refers to the junction between the ileum (part of the small intestine) and the colon, and is not related to this reflex. Choice C, duodenalcolic, and D, cephalocolic, are not recognized reflexes.

The _____ Reflex Initiates Propulsion in the Entire Colon, Usually