Reflexes Help Prevent Injury Flashcards
1
Q
What are reflexes? What can they reduce?
A
Automatic responses to certain stimuli - they can reduce the chances of being injured
2
Q
What happens if someone shines a bright light in your eye?
A
Your pupils automatically get smaller so that less light gets into the eye - stopping it getting damaged
3
Q
What happens if you get a shock?
A
Your body releases the hormone adrenaline automatically - it doesn’t wait for you to decide that you’re shocked
4
Q
What is a reflex arc?
A
The route taken by the information in a reflex
