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What is the area of the nervous system that is responsible for mediating reflexes?
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∙ 12y ago
The spinal cord.
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What are the quick protective reactions that occur within your nervous system called?
"reflexes"
What are the divisions of the ANS?
The division of the autonomic nervous system responsible for each of the reflexes is the ciliospinal reflex. Ciliospinal reflex responds mainly by the 2nd and 3rd order nerves to the muscle of the iris.
How is reflex handled in the nervous system?
I'm not positive, but I think that reflexes are controlled by the sympathetic nervous system (SNS). The sympathetic nervous system is part of the autonomic nervous system (ANS), which is part of the peripheral nervous system (PNS). The SNS is responsible for fight-or-flight responses. For example, if you see a shark coming directly at you, you decide to try to either get away from it (flight) or fight it off (fight). Reflexes are mediated by reflex arcs, which are neural pathways. Some sensory neurons pass directly to the synapse of the spinal cord, rather than the brain. This allows reflexes to occur relatively quickly.
What part of your nervous system control simple reflexes?
The autonomic nervous system does. It works at the level of the spinal cord.
What are the reflexes of a newborn?
There area few reflexes when coming to a newborn. The main reflex would be the central nervous system.
How does the nervous muscluar and skeletal system help with reflexes?
not available at this time
What nervous system allows us to respond to the external environment?
i believe it is the "Somatic" Nervous System. Since the Somatic is Voluntary and all. The Somatic is the part of the Nervous System that is responsible for consciousness movement and action. However, some systems in the Somatic are still involuntary, like reflexes. The Somatic Nervous System is part of the Peripheral Nervous System.
Why do Pediatricians usually test newborn reflexes?
To confirm correct formation of their nervous system.
What nervous system is responsible for problem-solving skills?
The central nervous system.
What are the main organs responsible for coordination and control?
The nervous system including the central nervous system and the peripheral system are responsible for coordination and control.
What are the two parts of the nervouse system?
The two integral parts of the autonomic nervous system are the sympathetic nervous system responsible for, "rest and digest" and the parasympathetic nervous system that is responsible for, "fight or flight".
Which human body systems are directly involved in reflex actions such as knee jerk blinking and jumping when startled?
Nervous system and Muscular system usually. For some, the Sensory system, a part of the Nervous system, also has to do with reflexes.
