PATHOLOGY MCQ
NERVOUS SYSTEM
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Question
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____ are processes directly at the spinal chord. They are quick, automatic responses to stimuli without conscious effort.
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dendrites
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synapse
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axons
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reflexes
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The spinal cord transmits nerve impulses to and from the brain and mediates several important reflexes. It also coordinates more complex motor sequences (e.g. those required for walking).
Detailed explanation-2: -Spinal Reflex/The Reflex Arc 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.
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