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What is the purpose of reciprocal innervation in a reflex action?
What is the purpose of reciprocal innervation in a reflex action?
- To cause increased muscle activity
- To delay the reflex response
- To strengthen the reflex action
- To send signals to both sets of muscles to prevent activity (correct)
Which condition is characterized by progressive muscle weakening, excessive exhaustion, and discomfort in the muscles and joints?
Which condition is characterized by progressive muscle weakening, excessive exhaustion, and discomfort in the muscles and joints?
- Post-polio syndrome (correct)
- Shingles
- Meningitis
- Spinal tap
What is the primary cause of meningitis?
What is the primary cause of meningitis?
- Spinal tap procedure
- Bacteria or virus (correct)
- Herpes zoster
- Poliovirus
When does post-polio syndrome typically occur after contracting the virus?
When does post-polio syndrome typically occur after contracting the virus?
What symptom is common in both bacterial and viral meningitis?
What symptom is common in both bacterial and viral meningitis?
What is the main function of an epidural injection during childbirth?
What is the main function of an epidural injection during childbirth?
What is the main function of the tendon reflex?
What is the main function of the tendon reflex?
What distinguishes the tendon reflex from the stretch reflex?
What distinguishes the tendon reflex from the stretch reflex?
In a monosynaptic reflex arc, what is facilitated by direct connection?
In a monosynaptic reflex arc, what is facilitated by direct connection?
What does ipsilateral mean in relation to reflex arcs?
What does ipsilateral mean in relation to reflex arcs?
Which reflex arc is crucial for coordinating responses involving multiple bodily parts or muscle groupings?
Which reflex arc is crucial for coordinating responses involving multiple bodily parts or muscle groupings?
When many muscles are used to respond to a stimulus in a more advanced reflex behavior, what type of reflex arc is likely to occur?
When many muscles are used to respond to a stimulus in a more advanced reflex behavior, what type of reflex arc is likely to occur?
