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The '''Anal sampling mechanism''' (also known as the '''anorectal sampling reflex''') is a [[reflex]] which detects the contents of the [[rectum|rectal vault]] and prevents the unexpected voiding of [[feces]]. The reflex helps maintain [[fecal continence|continence]]. | The '''Anal sampling mechanism''' (also known as the '''anorectal sampling reflex''') is a [[reflex]] which detects the contents of the [[rectum|rectal vault]] and prevents the unexpected voiding of [[feces]]. The reflex helps maintain [[fecal continence|continence]]. | ||
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The Anal sampling mechanism (also known as the anorectal sampling reflex) is a reflex which detects the contents of the rectal vault and prevents the unexpected voiding of feces. The reflex helps maintain continence.
The physiologcal basis for the mechanism is poorly understood[1]