Reflexes Flashcards
1
Q
Spinal Reflex
A
Information is processed via spinal cord (knee jerk reflex)
2
Q
Cranial Reflex
A
Information processed via brainstem (eye movement tracking)
3
Q
Somatic Reflex
A
involves skeletal muscle contraction (knee jerk Reflex)
4
Q
Autonomic (visceral) Reflex
A
involves smooth/cardiac or glands (heartbeat regulation, digestion
5
Q
Ipsilateral Reflex
A
motor response occurs on the same side of the stimulus
6
Q
contralateral reflex
A
motor response occurs on the opposite side of the stimulus
7
Q
Stretch reflex
A
muscle contraction in response to stretch
8
Q
tendon reflex
A
muscle relaxation in response to tension
9
Q
Flexor Reflex
A
Withdrawal of limb due to pain
10
Q
Extensor Reflex
A
opposite limb stabilizes body during flexor reflex
