NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

BRAIN

CRANIAL NERVES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the final component of a reflex arc?
A
Effector
B
Receptor
C
Integrating Centre
D
Afferent Pathway
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -So, the correct answer is ‘Receptors-Sensory neuron-Spinal cord-Motor neuron-Muscle’

Detailed explanation-2: -The primary components of the reflex arc are the sensory neurons (or receptors) that receive stimulation and in turn connect to other nerve cells that activate muscle cells (or effectors), which perform the reflex action.

Detailed explanation-3: -This reflex has the purpose of removing a body part from painful stimuli. The receptors for this reflex are located within the skin and known as nociceptors or simply pain receptors. The effector organs are skeletal muscles that remove the affected body part. In this way, the reflex arc is polysynaptic.

Detailed explanation-4: -The last step in the activation of a reflex arc is the : response of a muscle.

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