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GO: Biological Process

defecation rhythm

Term ID
GO:0035882
Synonyms
  • defecation behavior
  • defecation cycle
  • defecation motor program
  • DMP
Definition
The rhythmic process of defecation that consists of an intestinal oscillator which regulates calcium waves. These waves in turn control a stereotypical, three-part pattern of muscle contractions. In some organisms, defecation can recur with a regularity more frequent than every 24 hours. For example, in a well-fed Caenorhabditis elegans, the defecation motor program occurs approximately every 45 seconds, and is temperature- and touch-compensated. (3)
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negatively regulated by
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Phenotype
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