Reflex Arc and Reflexes

Reflex Arc and Reflexes

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Science

12th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a reflex arc?

Back

A reflex arc is a neural pathway that controls a reflex action, involving sensory neurons, interneurons, and motor neurons.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What role do interneurons play in a reflex arc?

Back

Interneurons connect sensory neurons to motor neurons within the spinal cord.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the function of sensory neurons in a reflex arc?

Back

Sensory neurons transmit signals from receptors to the spinal cord.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the role of motor neurons in a reflex arc?

Back

Motor neurons carry signals from the spinal cord to muscles to elicit a response.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are receptors in the context of a reflex arc?

Back

Receptors are specialized cells that detect stimuli and initiate the reflex response.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Define stimulus in relation to reflexes.

Back

A stimulus is any change in the environment that can be detected by receptors.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the significance of the spinal cord in a reflex arc?

Back

The spinal cord processes the information from sensory neurons and coordinates the response through motor neurons.

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