Reflex Arc LG 16

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What is a reflex arc?

Back

A reflex arc is a neural pathway that controls a reflex action. It typically involves a sensory neuron, an interneuron, and an effector.

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What is the role of the effector in a reflex arc?

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The effector is the muscle or organ that responds to the stimulus, carrying out the action of the reflex.

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What is the function of the interneuron in a reflex arc?

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The interneuron processes the information received from the sensory neuron and transmits signals to the effector.

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What is the stimulus in a reflex arc?

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The stimulus is the initial signal that triggers the reflex action, often detected by sensory receptors.

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Identify the effector in the knee-jerk reflex.

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The effector in the knee-jerk reflex is the quadriceps muscles.

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What type of neuron carries signals from sensory receptors to the spinal cord?

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Sensory neurons carry signals from sensory receptors to the spinal cord.

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What is the pathway of a reflex arc?

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The pathway of a reflex arc typically follows this sequence: stimulus → sensory neuron → interneuron → motor neuron → effector.

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What is the difference between a reflex action and a voluntary action?

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A reflex action is an automatic response to a stimulus, while a voluntary action is a conscious decision to act.

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

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The spinal cord acts as a relay center, processing the information and coordinating the reflex response.

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What happens during the knee-jerk reflex?

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When the patellar tendon is tapped, it stretches the quadriceps muscle, triggering a reflex that causes the leg to kick.