15 Questions
Reflexes are mediated by the ______ system
nervous
Reflexes require ______ - they are not spontaneous actions like muscle tics but responses to sensory input
stimulation
Reflexes are ______ - they generally involve only a few interneurons, or none, and minimum synaptic delay
quick
Reflexes are ______ - they occur without intent, often without our awareness, and they are difficult to suppress
involuntary
Reflexes are ______ - they occur in essentially the same way every time; the response is very predictable, unlike the variability of voluntary movement
stereotyped
What is the primary characteristic of reflexes based on the given text?
Involuntary
How do reflexes generally occur in comparison to voluntary movement?
They occur in essentially the same way every time
What type of response do reflexes provide to certain stimuli?
Rapid
What is the primary requirement for reflexes to occur?
Sensory input
Which system mediates reflexes according to the text?
Nervous system
What are the primary characteristics of reflexes based on the given text?
Quick, stereotyped, and involuntary
What is the primary requirement for reflexes to occur according to the text?
Stimulation
What type of response do reflexes provide to certain stimuli?
Rapid, preprogrammed, automatic, and nonconscious
What system mediates reflexes according to the text?
Nervous system
How do reflexes generally occur in comparison to voluntary movement?
They occur in essentially the same way every time; the response is very predictable, unlike the variability of voluntary movement
Test your knowledge on reflexes, sensory and motor neurons, reflex arcs, and the classification of reflexes in the human body.
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