7.2d Physiology: Reflexes

Question 1

Rapid, predictable, and involuntary responses to stimuli

Answer 1

Reflexes

Question 2

Reflexes occur over neural pathways called ___

Answer 2

Reflex Arcs

Question 3

Types of Reflexes:

Stimulate the skeletal muscles

Answer 3

Somatic Reflexes

Question 4

Types of Reflexes:

Regulate the activity of smooth muscles, the heart, and glands

Answer 4

Autonomic Reflexes

Question 5

5 elements of Reflex Arcs:

Reacts to a stimulus

Answer 5

Receptor

Question 6

5 elements of Reflex Arcs:

The muscle or gland eventually stimulated

Answer 6

Effector

Question 7

5 elements of Reflex Arcs:

These connect the Effector and Receptors

Answer 7

Sensory and Motor Neurons

Question 8

5 elements of Reflex Arcs:

The synapse or interneurons between the sensory and motor neurons

Answer 8

Integration Center

Question 9

An example of a two-neuron reflex arc

Answer 9

Simple Patellar, Knee-jerk, reflex

Question 10

A three neuron reflex arc

Answer 10

Flexor or withdrawal reflex

Question 11

The Flexor has 5 elements, name them

Answer 11

-Receptor
-Sensory Neuron
-Interneuron
-Motor Neuron
-Effector