Reflex Actions Quiz

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

• Connects sensory neurons to motor neurons

• Connects motor neurons to the brain

• Connects sensory neurons to the brain

• Connects motor neurons to muscles

Which part of the reflex arc is responsible for processing the reflex action?

• Brain

• Spinal cord

• Sensory neuron

• Motor neuron

Which part of the reflex arc directly interacts with the muscle?

• Sensory neuron

• Motor neuron

• Interneuron

• Dorsal root ganglion

Reflex actions are:

• Slow and deliberate

• Rapid and involuntary

• Predictable and voluntary

• Unpredictable and conscious

Which of the following is NOT a somatic reflex?

• Pulling your hand away from a fire

• Pulling your tongue away after drinking something hot

• Knee-Jerk Reflex

• Salivating when you smell food

What is the primary function of somatic reflexes?

• To regulate digestion

• To protect the body from harm

• To control heart rate

• To manage blood pressure

Which reflex is involved when you quickly pull your hand away from a sharp object?

• Ankle-Jerk Reflex

• Knee-Jerk Reflex

• Hand Withdrawal Reflex

• Tongue Withdrawal Reflex

What is the primary function of autonomic reflexes?

• Regulating involuntary body functions

• Learning new skills

• Performing exercises

• Solving puzzles

Which element of the reflex arc is responsible for carrying out the response?

• Receptor

• Effector

• Sensory neuron

• Integration center

Which component of the reflex arc detects the initial stimulus?

• Motor neuron

• Effector organ

• Sensory receptor

• Spinal cord