Reflexes

Question 1

reflexes

Answer 1

rapid, automatic, involuntary reactions to a stimulus

Question 2

traits of stimulus

Answer 2

• required to initiate the reflex
• few neurons are involved so that synaptic delay is minimal
• response occurs the same way every time
• no intent or pre-awareness is required

Question 3

reflex arc

Answer 3

neural wiring of a reflex

Question 4

ipsilateral

Answer 4

same side (most reflexes)

Question 5

contralateral

Answer 5

opposite side

Question 6

monosynaptic

Answer 6

direct communication between sensory and motor neuron

Question 7

polysynaptic

Answer 7

interneuron facilitates sensory-motor communication