Muscle Reflex Flashcards
1
Q
Which of the following reflexes is an example of an autonomic reflex?
A. Patella reflex (quadricep contraction)
B. Crossed extensor reflex
C. Triceps jerk reflex (triceps contraction)
D. Stretch reflex
E. Constriction of the pupil
A
E
2
Q
Which option best describes the order or neural pathway for a monosynaptic reflex?
A. Receptor, afferent neuron, interneuron, efferent neuron, skeletal muscle
B. Receptor, afferent neuron, interneuron, efferent neuron, smooth muscle
C. Receptor, afferent neuron, efferent neuron, skeletal muscle
D. Receptor, afferent neuron, efferent neuron, smooth muscle
E. Receptor, efferent neuron, afferent neuron, skeletal muscle
A
C
3
Q
Which of the following are NOT an example of proprioceptors involved in skeletal muscle reflexes? A. Golgi tendon organs B. Extrafusal muscle fibres C. Joint receptors found in the capsule D. Joint receptors in the ligaments E. Muscle spindles
A
B
4
Q
Which of the following receptors responds to a change in muscle tension? A. Golgi tendon organs B. Muscle spindles C. Joint receptors D. Both A & B are correct E. A, B & C are correct
A
A
5
Q
Which of the following stimuli will trigger the stretch reflex? A. Change in joint position B. Increase in muscle tension C. Decrease in muscle tension D. Change in muscle length (shortening) E. Change in muscle length (stretching)
A
E
