Reflec control and skeletal muscle

Question 1

what is the basic reflex arc?

Answer 1

Stimulus
Receptor
Sensory nerve
Relay nerve
Motor nerve
Effector
Response

Question 2

what is mono/polysynaptic?

Answer 2

monosynaptic - one synapse
poly synaptic - more than one synapse

Question 3

what is an example of mono/poly synaptic?

Answer 3

Mono - knee-jerk reflex
poly - pain-withdrawal reflex

Question 4

if a signal is going to the spinal cord what route does it go?

Answer 4

Dorsal

Question 5

what are examples of sensory systems and reflexes?

Answer 5

—Vision (vestibulo-ocular reflex)
— Somatic sensory/touch (pain withdrawal reflex
— Gustatory/taste (gustatory-salivary reflex
— olfaction/smell (smell gag reflex)
— auditory/ hearing (acoustic reflex)
— balance/movement (proprioception)

Question 6

what is learned reflexes?

Answer 6

can be learned and improved
somatic movement
eg. riding a bike

Question 7

what receptor is smooth and skeletal muscle ?

Answer 7

Skeletal - nicotinic
Smooth - muscarinic

Question 8

does diet improve reflexes?

Answer 8

Diet alone does not improve reflexes
- a healthy diet will help improve reflexes as this is required to maintain an exercise regime

Question 9

what does autonomic neuropathy involve?

Answer 9

damage to the nerves that carry information from the brain and spinal cord

Question 10

What is obesity closely linked with?

Answer 10

metabolic syndrome ( increased risk of heart disease, stroke etc.)