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Flexor reflex occurs when powerful stimuli (most often pain) causes the whole limb to be withdrawn from the site of stimuli. Reciprocal inhibition is vital (this relaxes the antagonist muscles) allowing the joint to be flexed and hence remove itself from the painful stimulus.
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What muscles in the limbs are the effectors of a withdrawal reflex?
Flexor Muscles
Flexor reflex somatic or autonomic?
it is a somatic reflex
What are the effector muscles of the withdrawal reflex?
Flexor Muscles
A withdrawal reflex employs what neurons?
Withdrawal reflex or flexor reflex employs sensory neuron, interneuron and motor neuron.
What muscles of the limbs are effectors of withdrawal reflex?
flexor muscle
What maintains a sustained contraction when the flexor withdrawal reflex is employed?
a parallel after-discharge circuit
What is the receptor for the flexor reflex?
The receptor for the flexor reflex is primarily the nociceptor, which detects painful stimuli. When a painful stimulus is applied, nociceptors send signals to the spinal cord, triggering a rapid withdrawal response through the activation of motor neurons. This reflex helps protect the body from harm by facilitating a quick reaction to potentially damaging stimuli.
What is a flexor reflex?
Flexor reflex occurs when powerful stimuli (most often pain) causes the whole limb to be withdrawn from the site of stimuli. Reciprocal inhibition is vital (this relaxes the antagonist muscles) allowing the joint to be flexed and hence remove itself from the painful stimulus.
What muscle is involved in the plantar reflex?
The plantar reflex primarily involves the muscles of the foot, particularly the flexor muscles. When the sole of the foot is stimulated, the normal response is for the toes to curl downward, which is facilitated by the flexor digitorum brevis and other intrinsic foot muscles. The reflex is mediated by the spinal cord, specifically the S1 and S2 nerve roots, and is indicative of proper neurological function.
What is a protective reflex that also overrides the spinal pathways and prevents any other reflexes from using them at the same time?
The crossed extensor reflex is a protective reflex that occurs when a limb is withdrawn from a painful stimulus. It overrides spinal pathways to prevent other reflexes from using them simultaneously. This reflex helps to maintain balance and support the body during the withdrawal response.
What skeletal muscle cells are the effectors of the withdrawal reflex?
The skeletal muscle cells that are the effectors of the withdrawal reflex are the muscles that move the limb away from the painful stimulus. These muscles receive signals from the central nervous system to contract and move the limb as part of the reflex response to protect the body from harm.
What term describes a muscle that bends joints such as the elbow?
Flexor.
