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A reflex action or reflex arc bypasses the brain as to decrease transmission time from detection to response, i.e. the time it takes for the body to initiate a response in relation to the effecting stimulus. This decrease in time allows for minimal damage to tissue or surrounding cells which may be affected by a certain stimulus.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 11y agoThe brain is not involved in reflex action.
A reflex action is designed to remove a part of the body form danger and the action needs to be fast. Reflexes therefore take place by linkages in the spine, without high conscious control.
You 'know' you removed your hand from the hot surface before you 'knew' the surface was hot!
As you did not have to think about it the reflex saved your hand from a worse burn.
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∙ 10y agoAll reflexes finally do go to the brain. The brain has to be aware of all things that happen. Some reflexes are very fast so the body can respond to serious events in the environment. Even these do send an "incident report" to the brain.
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∙ 10y agoYes, by way of the interneurons. They make out an " incident report" and the brain makes note of it.
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What respond to a stimulus that does not involve the brain?
It is called a reflex and does not involve the brain, but instead, the spinal cord. So, in effect, the spinal cord can also 'think' and process information, though not quite the level of complexity as the brain, especially the cerebral cortex. But, that is a good thing. If I touch a hot stove, my spinal cord will send out a signal to pull my hand off well before my 'brain' feels the heat. There is a lot of survival value to reflex arcs that are essential to survival that do not include the brain.
What term describes a quick spontaneous automatic response to a stimulus that does not involve thinking about it?
The term reflex or phrase reflex action describes a quick spontaneous automatic response to a stimulus that does not involve thinking about it. It is controlled through the brain, but does not require thought.
Why does reflex reinforcement work?
Instead of being processed in the brain, a reflex arc is processed in the vertebra, this allows for faster reflexes. Example of when the reflex arc is used is when a person touches a hot stove. The immediate response (which the reflex arc causes) is to pull away, but it doesn't really hurt till a few seconds after. This is because the brain was first bypassed, but has now had time to process what happened.
What role does the brain play in a reflex response?
withdrawal reflex involves the processing of brain. it integrates with cerebellar activity
How does the mechanoreceptor reflex effect breathing?
The mechanoreceptor reflex is composed of the inflation reflex and the deflation reflex. The inflation reflex limits the duration of inspiration in response to stretching the walls of the lungs. The deflation reflex stimulates inspiration when the lungs are collapsed. Mechanoreceptor reflexes are insignificant during quiet respiration but they are very important during forced respiration. The mechanoreceptor reflex makes sure your brain knows when to stop breathing and start breathing, basically.
What is a automatic action that does not involve the brain?
Reflex actions are sudden responses, which do not involve any thinking.
What type of reflex does not involve the brain?
A spinal reflex does not involve the brain. This type of reflex is controlled by the spinal cord and does not require the brain to initiate a response. Examples include the knee-jerk reflex and the withdrawal reflex.
Which actions are not controlled by the brain?
Reflex actions are not controlled by the brain.
What does the reflex action involve?
Protection(?)
How is control and cocordination achieved during reflex actions?
In all possibilities it is controlled by cerebellum present in our hind brain.
Without what can skeletal muscles contract in some reflex actions?
the brain.
How is a reflex action different from a normal response to a stimulus?
It doesn't need to involve the brain.
In some reflex actions skeletal muscles contract without the involvement of what?
The brain
During a reflex the nerve impulse reaches?
the brain
Is the brain involved in a reflex arc?
yes brain i s involved in reflex actions as it makes a pathway for sensory neuron to connect with and brain then directs the motor neuron to take a particular action which is given by effector !(muscles)
What respond to a stimulus that does not involve the brain?
It is called a reflex and does not involve the brain, but instead, the spinal cord. So, in effect, the spinal cord can also 'think' and process information, though not quite the level of complexity as the brain, especially the cerebral cortex. But, that is a good thing. If I touch a hot stove, my spinal cord will send out a signal to pull my hand off well before my 'brain' feels the heat. There is a lot of survival value to reflex arcs that are essential to survival that do not include the brain.
What term describes a quick spontaneous automatic response to a stimulus that does not involve thinking about it?
The term reflex or phrase reflex action describes a quick spontaneous automatic response to a stimulus that does not involve thinking about it. It is controlled through the brain, but does not require thought.
