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Reflex Arc and Reflexes

Authored by Ailsa Harris

Science

12th Grade

30 Questions

NGSS covered

Used 109+ times

Reflex Arc and Reflexes
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In a reflex action, the __________ bypasses the ___________

Motor neuron, brain

Sensory neuron, brain

Sensory neuron, spinal cord

Motor neuron, spinal cord

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-8

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

An effector is also known as a ____________ to an action

Stimulus

Sensory neuron

Motor neuron

Response

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-8

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the final component of a reflex arc?

Effector
Receptor
Integrating Centre
Afferent Pathway

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-3

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT an example of a reflex?

Catching a ball
Blinking when an object flies at your face
Jumping at a loud nosie
Coughing when something irritates your throat

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