Laboratory Manual for Human Anatomy & Physiology Main Version
4th Edition
ISBN: 9781260159110
Author: Terry Martin
Publisher: Mcgraw-hill Higher Education (us)
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Chapter 29, Problem 2.11A
In a stretch reflex arc, when the agonist muscle contracts reciprocal inhibition occurs in its ________________________ muscle.
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Laboratory Manual for Human Anatomy & Physiology Main Version
Ch. 29 - The impulse over a motor neuron will lead to a. an...Ch. 29 - Stretch reflex receptors are called a. effectors....Ch. 29 - Stretch reflexes include ail of the following...Ch. 29 - Prob. 4PLCh. 29 - Prob. 5PLCh. 29 - The quadriceps femoris is the effector muscle of...Ch. 29 - The posterior roots of spinal nerves contain the...Ch. 29 - The normal patellar reflex response involves...Ch. 29 - A withdrawal reflex employs...Ch. 29 - Interneurons in a withdrawal reflex are located in...
Ch. 29 - A reflex arc begins with the stimulation of a...Ch. 29 - Effectors of somatic reflex arcs are...Ch. 29 - Prob. 2.5ACh. 29 - The effector muscle of the patellar reflex is the...Ch. 29 - The sensory stretch receptors (muscle spindles) of...Ch. 29 - The posterior root of a spinal nerve contains the...Ch. 29 - The normal plantar reflex results in...Ch. 29 - Stroking the sole of the foot in infants results...Ch. 29 - In a stretch reflex arc, when the agonist muscle...Ch. 29 - Synapses, whether excitatory or inhibitory, occur...Ch. 29 - Prob. 2.13ACh. 29 - Prob. 2.14A
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