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Is the babinski reflex somatic?
Yes, the Babinski reflex is a somatic reflex. It is a normal response in infants where the big toe extends and the other toes fan out when the sole of the foot is stroked. In adults, a Babinski reflex is considered abnormal and can indicate damage to the corticospinal tract in the central nervous system.
Is breathing a reflex action?
Yes
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 it called when you scrape a blunt object on the bottom of your foot to test for a spinal injury?
Babinski reflex it is positive in adults with spinal cord injury but it is normal in children.
How are microorganisms removed from your breathing system?
the reflex of coughing
Who has faster reflexes adults or teenagers?
We (not mentioning the exact names) have done a test on who has the faster reflexes and we have come up with an answer. We tested their reflex times by asking 10 students and 10 adults to turn on and off a specific timer as fast as they could. The slower the reflex time ( i.e.- 45) the slower the reflex. The faster the reflex time (19) the faster the reflex. When we tested the adults ( surprisingly) they had MUCH faster reflex times than the kids. Even though you'd think the opposite. The age categories were under 15 (kids) and over 15 (adults) so there's the proof.
What is the name of the reflex associated with the sensory stimulation of the pulmonary stretch receptors that stimulates a deeper breath upon inspiration?
The reflex associated with the sensory stimulation of the pulmonary stretch receptors is known as the Hering-Breuer reflex. It is responsible for inhibiting inspiration to prevent overinflation of the lungs, promoting expiration and maintaining normal breathing patterns.
Why don't babies drown when breathing aminiotic fluid?
Babies do not drown in amniotic fluid because they are born with a natural reflex called the "diving reflex," which helps them hold their breath when submerged. Additionally, their lungs are filled with fluid during gestation and do not begin to function for breathing air until birth. The fetus receives oxygen through the placenta, so breathing amniotic fluid does not impede their oxygen supply. After birth, the transition to breathing air triggers the opening of the lungs for normal respiration.
When testing the plantar reflex in an adult extension of the toes may indicate damage to the somewhere along the reflex arc?
Extension of the toes during plantar reflex testing in an adult may indicate damage to the upper motor neurons, such as the corticospinal tract or brain injury. In a normal plantar reflex response, the toes should flex, not extend. Extension of the toes is known as the Babinski sign and is considered abnormal in adults.
What is a normal reaction for the patellar reflex?
knee jerk
Why do you breathe without even thinking about it?
Breathing is a reflex reaction you are born with. It is like an instinct to breathe.
Are reflex actions quicker than normal responses?
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