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Another name for the patellar reflex is the?
the knee-jerk reflex
What reflex is the knee jerk reflex an example of?
knee jerk aka patellar reflex is an example of a stretch reflex
An example of a reflex?
knee-jerk reflex
Is the knee-jerk reflex a simple reflex stretch reflex or a spinal reflex?
The knee-jerk reflex is a type of stretch reflex, which is a type of spinal reflex. It involves the stimulation of sensory neurons in the muscle spindles of the quadriceps muscle, leading to a quick contraction of the muscle in response to a sudden stretch.
Knee jerk is an example of a?
Reflex
Which of the following is not correct regarding the patellar knee jerk reflex?
The statement "The patellar knee jerk reflex is controlled by the brain" is not correct. The patellar knee jerk reflex is actually a spinal reflex, meaning it does not involve the brain in its initial response.
During a knee-jerk reflex the nerve impulse is received by the?
The knee-jerk reflex is controlled by the interneurons in the spinal cord.
Which of these is a reflex?
The knee-jerk reflex is a common example of a reflex. It occurs when the knee is tapped and the leg kicks out involuntarily in response.
What is reflexive behavior?
Behaviors triggered by a reflex. Examples of this include sneezing after inhaling dust or the knee-jerk reaction when a doctor hammers your knee.
What is a normal reaction for the patellar reflex?
knee jerk
What is an example of a stretch reflex triggered by passive muscle movement?
knee jerk reflex
What is the name of an instrument used to demonstrate knee-jerk?
The instrument commonly used to demonstrate the knee-jerk reflex is called a reflex hammer. It is a small, handheld device typically made of rubber and metal, designed to strike tendons gently to elicit reflex responses. The most common reflex tested is the patellar reflex, which involves the knee-jerk response when the patellar tendon is tapped.
