Question

Describe how the central nervous system is involved in the micturation reflex.

Answer 1

There is a collection of neuron cell bodies located in the rostral pons in the brain stem ,called pontine micturation center.Pontine micturationn centre acts as a relay station for ascending bladder information from spinalcord and incoming signals from higher brain areas.The activation of pontine micturation centre results in the relaxation of external urethral sphincter and contraction of bladder .The parasympathetic sysyem controls bladder contractions and passage of urine.