Understand the components of a reflex arc and learn the reflex arc definition. Learn what the reflex arc function is and discover the various types of reflex arcs.

Nerves and Reflexes: Nerves are the group of fibers that sends impulses of sensation to the brain or spinal cord. They also send information from the brain and the spinal cord to the rest of the body, …

The Bicep reflex is a type of reflex arc where a muscle contraction is elicited in response to a stimulus applied to the biceps brachii tendon. This reflex is a monosynaptic reflex, meaning that it involves a …

Suppose a person has spinal cord damage at the cervical level. Would this stop the knee-jerk reflux? How would it affect the plantar (Babinski) reflex? Explain.

All of the following can be effectors of an autonomic reflex except for: a. The biceps brachii. b. Cardiac muscle. c. Adipose tissue. d. Smooth muscle.

Expand on how the impulse travels through the reflex arc. Begin with the receptor site and end up at the motor neuron near a muscle or gland. What can you do that might interrupt this reflex arc? Would …

This lesson goes over the stimulus-response pathway. You'll learn the definition of a stimulus, receptor, coordinator, effector, and response as...

Answer to: All of the following muscles flex the knee except for the: a. Biceps femoris b. Gastrocnemius c. Sartorius d. Vastus medialis By signing...

A knee-jerk reflex is a term used to describe movements that are made involuntarily by the lower leg. This reflex can be created by tapping a tendon that is found underneath the kneecap (also known as …

A reflex resulting in contraction of the leg at the knee is called the: a. plantar reflex b. patellar reflex c. visceral reflex d. autonomic reflex. Which of the following options is correct? Reflexes are controlled …