[The functional properties of the intramural bladder neural plexus]

In the cat isolated bladder, decentralization of the bladder plexus first decreased spontaneous unit activity. Later, after degeneration of preganglionic nervous fibres, intensified functioning of own reflex arches of the plexus maintained the coordination of activity in different areas of the bladder. Due to an increased excitability and chemosensitivity, the neurons are to a larger extent recruited in the activity of the reflex arches. Some bladder reflexes can be circuited within the bladder plexus.