1.The man sat motionless for a long time in an awkward position on a hard surface. After he got up, he felt numbness and a slight tingling sensation all over her right leg, which soon passed. Explain the deterioration of the function of which link of the reflex arc is observed?

Q: each of the following statements about the line reflex, state whether it is true or false. The…

A: 1 ) The stretch reflex involves sensory neurons that switch directly to the motor neuron in the…

Q: Describe the difference between a cranial and spinal reflex.

A: A reflex, or reflex action, is an unwilling and almost immediate action in reaction to a stimulus ,…

Q: (b) (1) Explain the term reflex action. (ii) Expand the following biological abbreviations: (1) DNA…

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Q: Define the terms reflex and spinal reflex and identify the components of a reflex arc.

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Q: Describe the mechanism and function of a stretch reflex, tendonreflex, flexor (withdrawal) reflex,…

A: A reflex refers to the rapid, unplanned series, and involuntary actions that take place in response…

Q: Identify characteristics of Golgi tendon reflexes

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Q: Describe some common variations in reflex arcs?

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Q: When their second child was born, Kiko and Taka were told their baby had spina bifida and would be…

A: Spina bifida is a congenital birth defect of the neural tubes characterized by the incomplete…

Q: Describe a simple stretch reflex, a flexion reflex, and a crossedextension reflex?

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Q: Using a reflex hammer, which of the following reflexes are assessed to determine the patient's…

A: Reflex is quick action towards a stimulus. It is an involuntary response. Nerves are mainly present…

Q: Which of the following apply to all reflexes. (2)

A: A reflex action, is an unplanned sequence of actions and nearly instantaneous movement in response…

Q: Is the brain necessary for spinal reflex activity to occur? Why or why not? List in correct…

A: Phylogenetically, the spinal cord is older than most brain structures; they are responsible for…

Q: Describe how monosynaptic and polysynaptic reflex arcs differ

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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: What is affected by electrical signal sent by forth reflex arc structure?(This will be the fifth…

A: A reflex arc is a basic nervous pathway that controls the reflex response, which is a fast reaction.…

Q: A friend who works in a research lab is conducting an experiment to study motor movement. First the…

A: The animal undergoes T5 spinal transection which is the injury that affects legs and trunk. GABA…

Q: Why is the crossed extensor reflex classified as a contralateral reflex arc?

A: Introduction: An instantaneous and involuntary action of movement responding to a stimulus is…

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

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Q: What are postural reflexes?

A: Postrual reflexes are responsible for the subconscious maintenance of the body's  posture when…

Q: Distinguish between each of the following pairs of reflexes: somatic versus visceral reflexes and…

A: A reflex is an unintentional, or an automatic, movement the body does in reaction to something —…

Q: what is typical reflex pathway containing three different nerve cell types. What function does the…

A: The 3 major types of nerve cells in the nervous system include: Sensory neurons Relay neurons Motor…

Q: Name some visceral reflexes controlled by the spinal cord.

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Q: What was the effect of muscle fatigue on your ability to produce the patellar reflex? 2. In…

A: Sudden kicking movement of the lower leg in response to a sharp tap on the patellar tendon is…

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: Where the reflex arcs are formed?

A: A reflex arc is the pathway followed by nerves which carry sensory information from the receptor to…

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

A: Reflex action is an instantaneous movement, referred to as an involuntary response to stimulus. It…