Reflexes Quiz

What is the stimulus that causes the pain reflex?

• Excessive light

• Heat

• Pressure

• Chemicals produced by injured tissues

Which part of the nervous system controls reflexes?

• Autonomic nervous system

• Central nervous system

• Peripheral nervous system

• Somatic nervous system

What is the effector in the pain reflex?

• Receptor cell

• Sensory neurone

• Relay neurone

• Muscle

What is the role of the relay neurone in the pain reflex?

• To generate a nerve impulse

• To carry the impulse towards the spinal cord

• To transfer the impulse chemically across the synapse

• To synapse with the motor neurone

Which reflex response protects the eye from damage?

• Pain reflex

• Blink reflex

• Sneezing reflex

• Pupil reflex

What is the purpose of reflex conditioning?

• To modify a reflex response

• To protect the eyes from excessive light

• To clear the airways of irritations

• To control digestion and blood pressure

What is the unconditioned stimulus in classical conditioning?

• Musical note

• Hand waving

• Food

• Bell ringing

What is the conditioned response in classical conditioning?

• Musical note

• Hand waving

• Food

• Salivation

What is the neutral stimulus in classical conditioning?

• Musical note

• Hand waving

• Food

• Bell ringing

What is the purpose of the sneezing reflex?

• To protect the eyes from excessive light

• To clear the airways of irritations

• To notify us of pain

• To control digestion and blood pressure