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What does it mean to heckle a person in Greek mythology?
It's something like insulting or making fun of someone. so if you were giving a speech and an audience member kept yelling rude things at you like "ya right!" "you're a jerk!" or whatever, that'd be heckling.
What aspects of Egyptian society helped encourage the development of trade?
The move to agriculture societies from nomadic tribes. With agriculture the Egyptians now had surplus crops and supplies so they could began selling them to their neighbors starting the trading process.
Reflexes classified as somatic reflexes include?
A. abdominal reflex B. Achilles jerk D. corneal reflex E. crossed extensor reflex F. gag reflex G. patellar reflex H. plantar reflex
Will cervical damage affect knee jerk reflexes?
No
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 characteristics do the reflexes have in common?
The reflexes that have one thing in common are the knee, ankle, plantar jerk, biceps, and triceps. They are all governed by reflex arcs in the spine.
What reflexes classified as somatic reflexes?
There are 5 somatic reflexes, stretch (spinal), crossed extensor (spinal), superficial cord (spinal), corneal (cranial), and gag (cranial).Involuntary automatic responses to sensory stimulation, for example, the knee-jerk reaction when tapped.Note: Reflexes, such as the contraction / dilation of the pupil, salivation when hungry are all controlled by autonomic reflexes.
Is the knee jerk reflex an extensor thrust reflex?
No, those are two different reflexes.
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.
Why would the knee-jerk be essential for walking?
It is essential for walking because it moves your leg.
Why would the knee -jerk be essential for walking?
It is essential for walking because it moves your leg.
What sports require and or develop the fastest reflexes?
Research (done some decades back, actually) has found that the fastest reflexes are among "Olympic" weightlifters (i.e. those who do snatch, clean & jerk, and their associated lifts).
Why do dogs jerk?
They jerk on leashes because when they are walking they are excited to get exercise. Also they jerk because they are CURIOUS of everything since their sense of smell and hearing are more keen then ours
What will happen if you kick someone in the balls?
Their body reflexes automatically cause the leg, from the knee down, to jerk upwards.
