Spinal Reflexes Flashcards
1
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Define reflex
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Stereotyped response to particular stimulus.
2
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Define reflex arc
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Neural pathway that mediates reflex.
3
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Define spinal reflex
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Simple, rapid automatic behavior where integration occurs entirely in the spinal cord.
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6
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Define proprioception.
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7
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How does the stretch reflex work?
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8
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Why test the stretch reflex?
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9
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The strength of the stretch reflex is influenced by descending inputs from the central nervous system. Loss of descending inhibition from the central nervous system in 1. what can cause 2. what three issues?
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10
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What is a positive Babinski sign?
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11
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What is Clonus?
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12
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What are the three stretch tests we talked about?
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