Spinal Cord Flashcards
1
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Spinal Cord
A
Extends from the foramen magnum at the base of the skull to the second lumbar vertebra.
2
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Reflex
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Involuntary reaction in response to a stimulus applied to the periphery and transmitted to the CNS.
3
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Reflex Arc
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Neuronal pathway by which a reflex occurs.
4
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Stretch Reflex
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Simplest reflex; muscles contract in response to a stretching force applied to them.
5
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Knee-jerk Reflex
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Also called patellar reflex; stretch reflex involving the spinal cord.
6
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Withdrawal Reflex
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Also called flexor reflex; remove a limb or another body part from a painful stimulus.
