Reflexs Flashcards
1
Q
Where can reflexes start?
A
the brain or spinal cord
2
Q
are reflexs involuntary or voluntary?
A
Involntary.
3
Q
are reflexs inherited or learned?
A
they are inherited for survival
4
Q
what are the 5 components of a reflex?
A
- arrival of stimulus and activation of receptors
2.activiation of sensory neurons
3.information processing in CNS
4.Activation of motor neuron (efferent)
5.response by the effector (muscle ot gland)
5
Q
Strecth reflex
A
Where a muscle spindle receptor maintains healthy muscle by quickly shortening/contracting muscle when it is stretched too far or too fast
6
Q
Flexion reflex
A
-iniated by a painful stimulus
-where one or more muscles (Usually flexors) are quickly contracted
7
Q
cross extension reflex
A
-mainatains BALANCE
-when flexors contract on one side of body, extensors contract on other side
8
Q
Conditioned response
A
Continued association w/ a particular stimulus
(Ex.Pavlovs dog)
