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An abdominal reflex is a superficial skin reflex. Its absense indicate an upper motor neuron lesion.
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Is the knee-jerk reflex a simple reflex stretch reflex or a spinal reflex?
spinal reflex
The patellar reflex is a type of?
knee jerk aka patellar reflex is an example of a stretch reflex
What is gap reflex?
gap reflex is gag reflex spelled incorrectly. gag reflex (or pharyngeal reflex) is a reflex contraction of the back of the throat, evoked by touching the soft palate and occasionally the back of the tongue.
What reflex kicks in if your epiglottis reflex malfunctions?
The coughing reflex kicks in, only if the epiglottis reflex fails to. If the coughing reflex fails then the Heimlich maneuver may be needed.
The reflex that causes an infant to close its fist when the palm is touched is called the what reflex?
Grasp reflex
Why would you have no abdominal reflexes?
An abdominal reflex is a polysynaptic reflex (as being superficial reflex) that is stimulated by the stroking of the abdomen around umbilicus. If thereÕs no abdominal reflex, it is the effect of a physiological absence due to tolerance or obesity.
What is an abdominocardiac reflex?
An abdominocardiac reflex is a fluctuation in the rhythm of the heart, associated with mechanical stimulus of the abdominal organs.
Reflexes classified as somatic reflexes include?
A. abdominal reflex B. Achilles jerk D. corneal reflex E. crossed extensor reflex F. gag reflex G. patellar reflex H. plantar reflex
What are superficial cord reflexes?
A. abdominal reflex H. plantar reflex
What is called the red light reflex?
The red light reflex (startle response) is a withdrawal response in the abdominal muscles in which the body curves in on itself in response to distress.
What are pyramidal signs?
· Increased tone in anti-gravity muscles · No muscle wasting · Paralysis of voluntary movements · Absent abdominal reflex · Babinski's Sign - plantar reflex · Deep tendon reflexes brisk, exaggerated/sustained clonus
Is the knee-jerk reflex a simple reflex stretch reflex or a spinal reflex?
spinal reflex
Is a gag reflex a somatic reflex?
No, a somatic reflex are the reflexes of the skeletal muscle movements. The gag reflex is considered to be an autonomic reflex.
The patellar reflex is a type of?
knee jerk aka patellar reflex is an example of a stretch reflex
273° what angle?
Answer Reflex Angle
What reflex is the knee jerk reflex an example of?
knee jerk aka patellar reflex is an example of a stretch reflex
What is gap reflex?
gap reflex is gag reflex spelled incorrectly. gag reflex (or pharyngeal reflex) is a reflex contraction of the back of the throat, evoked by touching the soft palate and occasionally the back of the tongue.
