ANATOMY

GENERAL ANATOMY

NERVOUS SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is a reflex?
A
A response that is slow
B
When the brain controls the muscles
C
When the muscles move
D
An automatic response that occurs rapidly without conscious control.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A reflex is an automatic response that occurs very rapidly and without conscious control.

Detailed explanation-2: -A reflex is an involuntary and nearly instantaneous movement in response to a stimulus. The reflex is an automatic response to a stimulus that does not receive or need conscious thought as it occurs through a reflex arc. Reflex arcs act on an impulse before that impulse reaches the brain.

Detailed explanation-3: -The reflex arc doesn’t involve the brain. Reflexes do not involve the conscious part of the brain, and the reflex arc therefore just runs through the spinal cord, not the brain. Reflexes are therefore rapid and automatic. As they are fast, they can help prevent injuries.

Detailed explanation-4: -Reflexes are unconscious responses, which means they are automatic and do not require the brain to create the action. There are many different types of reflexes, but the most basic is called a simple reflex.

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