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Q: What is the effector of the Achilles reflex?
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How does effector relate to reflex arc?

An effector is at the end of a reflex arc as it is the muscle or gland that 'does' the reflex. What the effector does is the outcome of the reflex arc.


Is a effector are skeletal muscles a somatic reflex or a autonomic reflex?

Somatic reflex


What is the receptor in pupillary reflex and the effector do both change simultaneously in pupillary reflex?

The receptor is the retina of the eye; smooth muscle of the iris is the effector. They both change simultaneously because the pupillary light reflex is contralateral.


What is the effector muscle of a biceps reflex?

The effector muscle is the biceps brachii.


In this reflex action the muscle acts as the ....?

Effector


What movement would you expect to occur during the Achilles reflex?

The Achilles reflex is also known as the ankle jerk reflex. If the Achilles tendon is tapped, the foot should jerk towards its plantar surface.


What are the effector muscles of the withdrawal reflex?

Flexor Muscles


What is effector muscle for calcaneal reflex action?

gastrocnemius


List the Basic steps of simple reflex arc like the stretch reflex?

receptor: initiate impulse: receive something sensory neuron: will carry impulse from receptors to the central nervous system motor neuron: tranmits impulse away from central nervous system into effector internuncial neuron: carry impulse from pre- synaptic to post synaptic effector: muscles or glands


Is an effector of a skeletal muscle a somatic reflex?

No its a humungus condom


What level of the spinal cord does the Achilles reflex test?

The Achilles reflex is also known as the ankle-jerk reflex. it is controlled by the S1 segment of the spinal chord and occurs when the Achilles tendon is struck with a rubber hammer.


The sensory receptor sensory neuron motor neuron and effector involved in a reflex form a?

A reflex arc.