reflex arc Flashcards
1
Q
how long does a reflex action take
A
a fraction of a second
2
Q
what do they mean and do
A
they dont involve conscious thoughts to protect your body from damage
3
Q
where do they take place
A
they take place in the spinal cord not involving the brain allowing a fast response
4
Q
examples of reflex arcs
A
coughing it clears your windpipe from harmful particles, sneezing clears your nasal passage way from harmful particles, blinking clears eye surface from damage
