Reflex Physiology

Question 1

mediated through the autonomic nervous system

Answer 1

autonomic reflexes

Question 2

reflexes that involve stimulation of skeletal muscles by somatic division of nervous system

Answer 2

somatic reflexes

Question 3

5 basic components of reflex arcs

Answer 3

1. receptor
2. sensory neuron
3. integration center
4. motor neuron
5. effector

Question 4

we are not aware of _______ reflexes

Answer 4

autonomic

Question 5

______ reflexes are initiated by tapping a tendon or ligament

Answer 5

stretch

Question 6

__________ reflexes have no interneuron

Answer 6

monosynaptic

Question 7

_________ reflexes use interneurons

Answer 7

polysynaptic

Question 8

a _________ reflex consists of a flexor, or withdrawal, reflex followed by an extension of the opposite limb

Answer 8

cross-extensor reflex

Question 9

abdominal, cremasteric, and plantar reflexes are ________ reflexes

Answer 9

superficial

Question 10

two cranial nerve reflexes

Answer 10

corneal reflex

gag reflex

Question 11

three examples of autonomic reflexes

Answer 11

pupillary light reflex
consensual reflex
salivary reflex