title: Neurophysiology of micturition and continence.
abstract: This article reviews the neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, and neuropharmacology involved in micturition and continence. Knowledge of these topics helps the clinician diagnose and treat voiding disorders that are caused by disease, trauma, drugs, and aging.
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, University of Virginia Health Sciences Center, Charlottesville, USA.
authors.forename: T C
authors.initials: TC
authors.lastname: Chai
authors.forename: W D
authors.initials: WD
authors.lastname: Steers
mesh_terms: D000344:Afferent Pathways / Q000502:physiology; D000818:Animals; D004525:Efferent Pathways / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D018377:Neurotransmitter Agents / Q000502:physiology; D010275:Parasympathetic Nervous System / Q000502:physiology; D012018:Reflex / Q000502:physiology; D013564:Sympathetic Nervous System / Q000502:physiology; D009435:Synaptic Transmission / Q000502:physiology; D014521:Urethra / Q000294:innervation* / Q000502:physiology; D001743:Urinary Bladder / Q000294:innervation* / Q000502:physiology; D014554:Urination / Q000502:physiology*; D014563:Urodynamics / Q000502:physiology*
chemical_list: D018377:Neurotransmitter Agents