6 Questions
What term refers to automatic, rapid responses to specific stimuli without conscious thought?
Sensory muscle reflexes
Which reflex involves the constriction of the pupillary sphincter muscle in the iris?
Pupillary reflex
What is the term for pupillary dilatation?
Mydriasis
Which reflex indicates a lesion of the femoral nerve if the quadriceps reflex is absent but the adductor reflex is present?
Quadriceps reflex
What is the interval between the presentation of a stimulus and initiation of a response called?
Reaction time
Which type of reflex involves receptor organs in the skin rather than in muscle fibers?
Flexion withdrawal reflex
Explore the concept of muscle sensory reflexes and reaction time, which are automatic responses to specific stimuli without conscious thought. Learn about the myotatic reflex, involving single synapses between sensory axons and motor neurons. Discover the importance of reflexes in the body's defense mechanisms.
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