Why may it be functional that reflexes are often superior to the local responses?

Q: Give the importance of Reflex action?

A: In the nervous system, specialized organ receptor receives stimulus information and then converted…

Q: What are Protective Reflexes?

A: A reflex is an involuntary and instantaneous movement of the body in response to any stimulus. It…

Q: List the names and functions of the three neurons involved in a reflex arc (e.g. a spinal reflex)…

A: Spinal cord is important for the reflex reactions because it is placed below the brain level and is…

Q: All somatic reflexes share all of the following properties except a. they are quick. b. they are…

A: The brain is the organ that is Central to the nervous system. The nerves throughout our body carries…

Q: What is the significance of reflex action?

A: Nervous system involves highly complex part of the animal that controls and co-ordinates the actions…

Q: What is the mechanism of action of Ciliospinal Reflex?

A: The ciliospinal reflex (pupillary-skin reflex) consists of dilation of the ipsilateral pupil in…

Q: Identify the component of the reflex arc that detects changes in the internal or external…

A: the reflex arc is a nerve pathway that participates inside the reflex. The reflex arc includes 5…

Q: What is Trigeminal Reflex?

A: A reflex is defined as an involuntary action of the body in response to a stimulus. There are…

Q: What makes this an ipsilateral reflex?

A: An involuntary movement or exercise of function in a part produced in response to an excitation…

Q: What is Raynaud’s disease and mass action reflex?

A: Raynaud's disease is a condition in which some areas of human body - such as your fingers and toes…

Q: Explain what a reflex is, and propose reasons whyreflexes are important in animals.

A: The detectable change in the chemical or physical structure of an organism’s internal or external…

Q: Why do many of the reflexes of infancy disappear by 1 year of age?

A: Neonatal reflexes, also known as primitive reflexes, are inborn behavioral traits that emerge during…

Q: Why must the withdrawal reflex, but not the stretch reflex, involve a polysynaptic reflex arc?

A: The withdrawal reflex could be a spinal reflex meant to shield the body from damaging stimuli. it's…

Q: Why reaction times are slower than involuntary reflexes?

A: Reflex action is an involuntary and nearly instantaneous movement in response to a stimulus. It is…

Q: What is the importance of the baroreceptor reflex to our daily activities? Discuss.

A: Reflex action is a type of involuntary action control by Spinal cord. Baroreceptors are the…

Q: What do you mean by reflex action? What is its mechanism and significance?

A: The nervous system consists of nervous tissues. Neurons, also known as nerve cells are the…

Q: Explain how visceral reflexes regulate some functions of visceral organs.

A: Visceral reflexes involve a glandular or non-skeletal muscular response carried out in internal…

Q: Describe the convergence reflex.

A: Eye is the chief organ of the visual system. In most mammals they are paired structures and are oval…

Q: What are the similarities and differences between SNS and ANS reflexes? Explain?

A: SNS stands for Somatic Nervous System whereas ANS stands for Autonomic Nervous System.

Q: What is the importance of a reflex and why is it important in clinical examination?

A: Reflex:  A reflex, also known as a reflex action, is an unintentional, unplanned sequence of action…

Q: Fill in the blank:  Interneurons in a withdrawal reflex are located in the _______________________.

A: The action generated by the body in response to any stimulus is the reflex. It is an involuntary…

Q: how might consensual reflex be important in daily life living?

A: The pupillary light reflex includes changes in pupil size with the changes in the levels of light.…

Q: Reflex output is initiated by an input stimulus and result in an output response. Reflex activity…

A: In physiology, reflex is defined as the involuntary or unplanned actions in a sequential manner…

Q: Explain the five ways a reflex may be classified

A: The nervous system and the body responds differently to different stimulus. The term reflex is used…

Q: Infants have a reflex called sucking reflex. One way to initiate this reflex is to touch the cheek…

A: Reflexes are movements or acts involuntary. Many movements are involuntary ans are part of regular…

Q: Define how reflexes are used as diagnostic indicators

A: Reflex is defined as an action that occurs involuntarily and rapidly in the glands and muscles in…

Q: Explain how a local reflex differs fromother types of reflexes.

A: Reflex action is a type of involuntary response or series of actions in response to a stimulus. In…

Q: Distinguish between the following types of reflexes: A) Somatic vs. Visceral (autonomic) reflex B)…

A: There are two divisions of the nervous system. The central nervous system includes the brain and the…

Q: Describe a somatic reflex

A: Given: Need to define somatic reflex.

Q: What is the homeostatic value of flexor reflexes?

A: The neuron or nerve cell is the longest cell in the human body. Their body is subdivided into three…

Q: What is the difference between stretch reflexes and superficial cord reflexes?

A: Reflexes are an important activity of nerves that help to determine the level of damage to the…

Q: How does the circuitry of a reflex facilitate a rapid response?

A: Reflexes are the autonomic responses that are coordinated with the spinal cord through sensory,…

Q: Differentiate between natural and conditioned reflex.

A: A reflex is an automatic or involuntary activity that your body does in response to something…

Q: Explain the general function of a reflex.

A: The involuntary and automatic response to the body against stimuli is called a reflex. In the reflex…

Q: After injuring his back lifting a sofa, Tom exhibits a positive Babinski reflex. What does this…

A: When the body receives any certain stimuli then a response occurs that is known as a reflex. And the…

Q: Explain how reflexes are used as diagnostic indicators.

A: Reflexes are automatic involuntary responses to stimuli.  There are several types of reflexes and…

Q: Name the components of a visceral reflex specific to the autonomic division to which it belongs

A: In signal transduction, the reflex action can be defined as the involuntary, spontaneous or…

Q: How are reflexes important for human survival?

A: A reflex is an unplanned involuntary sequence of action and nearly instantaneous movement in…

Q: What are the side effects of Trigeminal Reflex?

A: Introduction : Trigeminal reflex is a response against a stimuli . Trigeminal reflex is known as the…