ANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -It is called a reflex action. Thus, Reflex action is an automatic, spontaneous and mechanical response to a stimulus controlled by spinal cord without the involvement of brain.

Detailed explanation-2: -Reflex: An automatic, unlearned response to a stimulus.

Detailed explanation-3: -A reflex is an involuntary (say: in-VAHL-un-ter-ee), or automatic, action that your body does in response to something-without you even having to think about it. You don’t decide to kick your leg, it just kicks. There are many types of reflexes and every healthy person has them. In fact, we’re born with most of them.

Detailed explanation-4: -In our discussion we will examine four major reflexes that are integrated within the spinal cord: the stretch reflex, the Golgi tendon reflex, the withdrawal reflex and the crossed extensor reflex.

Detailed explanation-5: -Everyday examples include breathing, swallowing, and sexual arousal, and in some cases functions such as heart rate.