Synapses and Reflexes

Question 1

What are reflexes?

Answer 1

AUTOMATIC RESPONSES TO CERTAIN STIMULI - THEY CAN REDUCE THE CHANCES OF GETTING INJURED

Question 2

If you get a shock, what hormone does your body release?

Answer 2

ADRENALINE

Question 3

The passage of information in a reflex (from receptor to effector) is called what?

Answer 3

A REFLEX ARC

Question 4

Block diagram of a reflex arc from stimulus to response -

Answer 4

STIMULUS, RECEPTOR, SENSORY NEURONE, RELAY NEURONE, MOTOR NEURONE, EFFECTOR AND RESPONSE IS

Question 5

What is the connection between two neurones called?

Answer 5

A SYNAPSE