GENERAL HISTOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -A reflex is an automatic, involuntary response to an incoming stimulus. Sensory (afferent) neurons transmit information from the perimeter of the body to the central nervous system.

Detailed explanation-2: -A reflex is a rapid, unlearned, involuntary (automatic) response to a stimulus (change in the environment). Reflexes are responses that protect the body from potentially harmful events that require immediate action.

Detailed explanation-3: -What’s a Reflex? 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.

Detailed explanation-4: -There are different types of reflexes, including a stretch reflex, Golgi tendon reflex, crossed extensor reflex, and a withdrawal reflex.