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Which of the following is not correct regarding the patellar knee jerk reflex?
The statement "The patellar knee jerk reflex is controlled by the brain" is not correct. The patellar knee jerk reflex is actually a spinal reflex, meaning it does not involve the brain in its initial response.
The patellar reflex is a type of?
The patellar reflex is a type of stretch reflex that involves tapping the patellar tendon to elicit a contraction of the quadriceps muscle and extension of the knee. This reflex helps to maintain balance and stability.
What is a knee-jerk reaction?
A knee-jerk reaction is an instinctive reflex. For example, if someone begins screaming insults at you for no apparent reason, your automatic reaction (knee-jerk) may be to get angry and scream insults right back at them, instead of first trying to find out why they are angry at you.
Which of these is a reflex?
The knee-jerk reflex is a common example of a reflex. It occurs when the knee is tapped and the leg kicks out involuntarily in response.
What Efferent limb assessed in knee jerk reflex?
The efferent limb assessed in the knee jerk reflex is the femoral nerve, which transmits the signal from the spinal cord to the quadriceps muscle causing it to contract and the leg to kick.
Another name for the patellar reflex is the?
the knee-jerk reflex
What reflex is the knee jerk reflex an example of?
knee jerk aka patellar reflex is an example of a stretch reflex
Knee jerk is an example of a?
Reflex
Do paraplegics have knee jerk reflexes?
Yes, paraplegics can still have knee jerk reflexes. The knee jerk reflex is controlled by the lower part of the spinal cord, which may still function even if there is paralysis or impairment in the upper part of the cord. However, the presence or absence of knee jerk reflexes does not determine the extent of paralysis in paraplegics.
During a knee-jerk reflex the nerve impulse is received by the?
The knee-jerk reflex is controlled by the interneurons in the spinal cord.
Is the knee jerk a simple reflex?
yes it is
An example of a reflex?
knee-jerk reflex
Why is the knee- jerk and Achilles reflexes important for walking?
The knee-jerk and Achilles reflexes help in maintaining balance and stability while walking by providing feedback to the brain about the muscle tone and tension in the lower limbs. They also help in preventing injury by quickening the reflex response to unexpected changes in terrain or position.
What is a normal reaction for the patellar reflex?
knee jerk
Will cervical damage affect knee jerk reflexes?
No
Which of the following is not correct regarding the patellar knee jerk reflex?
The statement "The patellar knee jerk reflex is controlled by the brain" is not correct. The patellar knee jerk reflex is actually a spinal reflex, meaning it does not involve the brain in its initial response.
The patellar reflex is a type of?
The patellar reflex is a type of stretch reflex that involves tapping the patellar tendon to elicit a contraction of the quadriceps muscle and extension of the knee. This reflex helps to maintain balance and stability.
