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Well, because without them if you would, for example, accidentally put your hand on a hot stove, your reflex would be to pull away. Without reflexes, the pain will be felt and go to the brain, then the brain will tell the hand to be removed, and then that command will go to the hand, thus removing the hand. That's......kind of slow. I'd like to keep my hand, thank you. So, go reflexes! I want to live! KK
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoProtection. While all sensory info eventually gets sent to the brain, a reflex can process a rapid, protective response in the spinal cord without analysis and instruction from the brain -- it is elicited even before pain/danger is perceived at a conscious level eg. if you grasp a hot pipe, a reflex causes you to immediately remove your hand before your brain registers, "this is hot". Coughing and sneezing are reflexes - they clear the airways of irritating things, and, if something flies towards your eyes, your arm will raise or you will blink to protect your eyes.
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∙ 16y agoto protect the body from injury
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What type of reflexes are not subject to conscious control?
Autonomic reflexes
What is the superficial cord reflex?
Superficial cord reflexes are the reflexes that happen when the body is exposed to pain. Superficial cord reflexes are centered in the spinal cord not the brain.
What is a innate reflex?
Innate reflexes are reflexes that result from the connections of neurons during their development.
What reflex is important in maintaining balance?
Crossed extensors reflexes
What are the names of the two reflexes which protect the airway of a conscious person?
What are the names of the two reflexes which protect the airway of a conscious person
What does Reflexes 2 in medical terms mean?
"Reflexes 2" or "reflexes +2" indicates normal reflexes.
What is reflexes 2 plus?
Normal reflexes
What reflexes are classified as autonomic reflexes?
The ciliospinal reflex and the pupillary light reflex are classified as autonomic reflexes.
When does a baby have reflexes?
Babies are born with reflexes. These reflexes, such as rooting and sucking, make it so the baby can survive.
What would happen if you had no reflexes?
if you don't have reflexes,you can't move because your body like a rock and a reflexes.
Which mammal has slow reflexes?
The sloths have slow reflexes.
How are reflexes different from other muscle movements?
reflexes are fast
What type of reflexes are not subject to conscious control?
Autonomic reflexes
What digestive system reflexes that involve the brain are called?
Long reflexes
Which reflexes are particularly important in maintaining balance?
crossed extensor reflexes
Do mice have good reflexes?
they have reflexes as good as the matrix.they are freaking ninjas
What cord mediated reflexes?
The knee and elbow reflexes
