Stretch and Flexor Reflex Group 5 Introduction Experiment

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What is the result of tapping the patellar ligament with a reflex hammer?

Contraction of the hamstring muscles

Contraction of the biceps muscles

Flexing of the toes

Contraction of the quadriceps muscles (correct)

What is the result of tapping the Achilles tendon with a reflex hammer?

Foot jerking towards its plantar surface (correct)

Flexion at the hip joint

Extension at the knee joint

Contraction of the calf muscles

What happens when the biceps tendon is tapped with a reflex hammer?

Forearm flexes at the wrist

Triceps muscle contracts

Biceps tendon contracts (correct)

Palm faces upward

What is the response to tapping the triceps tendon just above the elbow joint?

Triceps muscle contracts Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of tapping the chin with a reflex hammer during the jaw jerk test?

Contraction of jaw closing muscles Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the experiment?

To investigate different types of reflexes and their role in the nervous system Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of understanding reflexes mentioned in the text?

To support fundamental principles of neurobiology and clinical applications Signup and view all the answers

Which types of reflexes are focused on in this experiment?

Stretch reflexes and flexor reflexes Signup and view all the answers

What is the practical application of studying reflex arcs?

Aiding in diagnostics and therapeutic interventions Signup and view all the answers

How do reflex arcs serve neurological health, according to the text?

They allow for rapid, involuntary responses to external stimuli Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of investigating different reflexes in this experiment?

To understand how the nervous system responds to stimuli Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of stretch reflex focused on in this experiment?

Abdominal reflex Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of understanding reflexes as mentioned in the text?

Assessing nervous system integrity and functionality Signup and view all the answers

Which practical application is mentioned in the text as a result of studying reflex arcs?

Aiding in diagnostics and therapeutic interventions Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of this experiment in relation to the nervous system?

Gaining insights into basic neurological functions through reflex investigation Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of tapping the patellar ligament with a reflex hammer?

Contraction of quadriceps muscles Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of tapping the Achilles tendon with a reflex hammer?

Flexion of toes Signup and view all the answers

What is the response to tapping the triceps tendon just above the elbow joint?

Contraction of triceps muscle Signup and view all the answers

What is the response to tapping the chin during the jaw jerk test?

Contraction of jaw muscles Signup and view all the answers

What is the response to gently stroking the skin of the upper portion of the abdomen parallel to the costal border during the abdominal reflex test?

Contraction of abdominal muscles & deviated umbilicus around the stimulus Signup and view all the answers

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What is the result of tapping the patellar ligament with a reflex hammer?

What is the result of tapping the Achilles tendon with a reflex hammer?

What happens when the biceps tendon is tapped with a reflex hammer?

What is the response to tapping the triceps tendon just above the elbow joint?

What is the result of tapping the chin with a reflex hammer during the jaw jerk test?

What is the primary purpose of the experiment?

What is the significance of understanding reflexes mentioned in the text?

Which types of reflexes are focused on in this experiment?

What is the practical application of studying reflex arcs?

How do reflex arcs serve neurological health, according to the text?

What is the main purpose of investigating different reflexes in this experiment?

Which of the following is NOT a type of stretch reflex focused on in this experiment?

What is the significance of understanding reflexes as mentioned in the text?

Which practical application is mentioned in the text as a result of studying reflex arcs?

What is the primary focus of this experiment in relation to the nervous system?

What is the result of tapping the patellar ligament with a reflex hammer?

What is the result of tapping the Achilles tendon with a reflex hammer?

What is the response to tapping the triceps tendon just above the elbow joint?

What is the response to tapping the chin during the jaw jerk test?

What is the response to gently stroking the skin of the upper portion of the abdomen parallel to the costal border during the abdominal reflex test?

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