Nervous System Quiz: Reflexes

Which number represents the stimulus?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Which number represents the effector?

• 4

• 5

• 6

• 7

Which number represents the sensory neuron?

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 7

Which numbers represents the association neuron in a reflex arc?

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 7

Which numbers represents the motor neuron in a reflex arc?

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 7

An example of a reflex action includes

• Touching a butterfly

• Brushing your hand against the side of your body

• Touching a hot stove

• Your legs moving as you walk

An effector is also known as a ____________ to an action

• Stimulus

• Sensory neuron

• Motor neuron

• Response

In a reflex arc, the sensory neuron leads to the ___________ and the motor neuron leads to the __________

• Spinal cord, CNS

• CNS, muscle

• Spinal cord, muscle

• Muscle, CNS

When you suddenly shine a torch in someone's eye, the pupil

• Contracts, then stays that way for the rest of the day because the pupil needs time to readjust

• Stays the same

• Dilates

• Contracts

If you pick up a hot plate _____________ receptors in your ___________ detect this change

• Sensory, skin

• Sensory, muscle

• Motor, skin

• Intermediate, muscle