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Babinski's sign is caused by a lesion in the corticospinal tract (UMN) that produces a characteristic pathological sign of extension of the great toe and fanning of the remaining toes. This also occurs in infants before the corticospinal tract is fully developed, in adults during sleep, or sometimes in adults after strenuous walking or running.
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The reflex that causes an infant to close its fist when the palm is touched is called the what reflex?
The reflex that causes an infant to close its fist when the palm is touched is called the grasp reflex.
Does A Reflex causes a Stimulus?
No, a reflex is a rapid, involuntary response to a stimulus. The stimulus is what triggers the reflex reaction in the body.
What reflex causes muscles relaxation and lengthening in response to muscle tension?
The reflex of the Golgi tendon.
What agent causes no gag reflex and decreased eye movement and nausea and vomiting?
Botulism causes no gag reflex and decreased eye movement and nausea and vomiting.
Reflex what is the simplest reflex?
The simplest reflex is a monosynaptic reflex, which involves only two neurons: a sensory neuron and a motor neuron. An example of this is the knee-jerk reflex, where tapping the knee causes a quick, automatic extension of the leg.
What reflex is initiated when you step on a nail?
When you step on a nail, the withdrawal reflex is initiated. This reflex causes you to quickly remove your foot from the source of the pain to prevent further injury.
What is the term for the reflex that protects the eye from too much direct light that might damage the retina?
The term is "pupillary light reflex." This reflex causes the pupil to constrict in response to a bright light stimulus, which helps protect the retina from excessive light exposure.
The painful stimulus that causes a hand to pull away from a hot iron?
withdrawal reflex
What type of homeostasis feedback reflex is the withdrawal reflex?
The withdrawal reflex is a negative feedback reflex that helps the body protect itself from harm. When the body comes into contact with a harmful stimulus, such as touching something hot, the withdrawal reflex causes muscles to contract and move the body part away from the stimulus, which helps to prevent injury.
Why do cats' backs keep twitching?
Cats' backs twitch because of a reflex called the "piloerection reflex," which is triggered by excitement, fear, or irritation. This reflex causes the muscles along the cat's back to contract, making the fur stand on end.
What causes a acid feeling in your stomach?
Nothing.. Acid Reflex Maybe? . . Go see your doctor!
What is effector muscle for calcaneal reflex action?
The effector muscle for the calcaneal reflex (also known as the Achilles reflex) is the gastrocnemius muscle in the calf. When the Achilles tendon is tapped, it causes a contraction of the gastrocnemius muscle, resulting in plantar flexion of the foot.
