the sensory receptor begins then the Relay neuron and final the motor neuron
what is the role of sensory and motor neurones in a reflex arc
A reflex arc begins with the stimulation of a sensory receptor such as those on the skin. The stimulus is then passed as an electrical impulse along sensory, relay and motor neurones (by-passing the brain) before reaching an effector orgen, like a muscle, which then responds to the stimulus.
A sensory receptor is the type of neuron that begins a reflex arc.
A monosynaptic reflex arc does not require an interneuron. In this type of reflex arc, the sensory neuron communicates directly with the motor neuron in the spinal cord or brainstem, resulting in a quick and simple reflex response.
Hormones have nothing to do in reflex arc.
'Made of' is difficult to say, but the reflex arc includes within it Sensory Nerve Fibres, Receptor Cells and Sensory Neurones. The effect of these is to bypass the normal interface with the central nervous system, so that the body responds instantly to potentially dangerous stimuli.
reflex arc
The time it takes for an impulse to travel through a reflex arc typically ranges from about 20 to 50 milliseconds. This duration can vary based on factors such as the length of the reflex arc and the type of nerve fibers involved. Generally, faster impulses travel along myelinated fibers, while slower impulses travel along unmyelinated fibers. Overall, the speed is quick enough to allow for rapid reflexive responses to stimuli.
Muscles and glands are the possible effectors of a reflex arc
An effector is a part of the body (such as a muscle or gland) that carries out the response in a reflex arc. In a reflex arc, when a stimulus is detected by a sensory receptor, a message is sent via a sensory neuron to the spinal cord, where it is processed, and then a message is sent via a motor neuron to the effector causing a response.
A reflex arc typically takes just a fraction of a second to complete, usually between 20 to 40 milliseconds, depending on the specific reflex and the distance between the sensory and motor neurons involved. This rapid response occurs because the signal travels along neurons without the need for conscious thought, allowing for quick reactions to stimuli. The speed can vary based on factors such as the type of reflex and individual differences in neural conduction speeds.
Reflex Arc