Reflex arc Flashcards

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STEP 1

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Recepter

An external/internal charge (stimulus) that is detected.

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STEP 2

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Sensory Neuron
(Afferent)

Electrical energy and sends it into the CNS

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STEP 3

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Spinal cord

Sensory neurons (afferents) take the action potential to the spinal cord

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STEP 4

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Motor Neuron
(Efferent)

Sends an efferent signal to the effecter

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STEP 5

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Effecter.
Response is shown with the muscle effected.

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