GENERAL HISTOLOGY

NERVOUS

NEURONS TYPES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A reflex is
A
a voluntary movement
B
a automatic response
C
late reaction
D
stomach pains
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -This action is automatic and does not involve the process of active thinking. 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: -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-3: -Reactions are voluntary responses whereas reflexes are involuntary or unintentional (and not subject to conscious control in most cases). Each type of response is initiated by a sensory stimulus that may be visual, audible, tactile, olfactory, or gustatory in nature.

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