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In a reflex action, sensory nerves carry impulses from sensory receptors in the body to the spinal cord. Upon reaching the spinal cord, these impulses are relayed to motor neurons, which then transmit signals to the muscles, eliciting a quick, involuntary response. This pathway allows for rapid reactions without involving the brain, enabling immediate responses to stimuli.
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What structure detects the stimulus in the reflex action?
The stimulus is detected by temperature or pain receptors in the skin. These generate impulses in sensory neurons. The impulses enter the CNS ( Central nervous system ) through a part of the spinal nerve called the Dorsal root.
Which of the spinal cord and nerves is the conducts nerves impulses?
The spinal cord and nerves both play crucial roles in conducting nerve impulses. The spinal cord serves as the main pathway for transmitting signals between the brain and the rest of the body, facilitating reflex actions and sensory information processing. Nerves, which branch out from the spinal cord, carry these impulses to and from various body parts, ensuring communication between the central nervous system and peripheral areas. Together, they enable coordinated movement and sensory perception.
Why are reflex actions very fast?
The impulse in a reflex action goes directly from the sensory neuron to the inter neuron to the spinal cord, which allows for faster actions.
In humans one function of an interneuron is to relay impulses directly from?
In humans, one function of an interneuron is to relay impulses directly from sensory neurons to motor neurons. This allows for a quick response without involving the brain in every reflex action.
What is the receptor of a reflex arc?
Sensory receptor located at the distal end of a neuron or an associated sensory structure. When stimulated it creates a receptor potential, when that reaches its threshold, it will trigger 1 or more nerve impulses in the sensory neuron.
What does the reflex action involve?
Protection(?)
The sensory receptor sensory neuron motor neuron and effector involved in a reflex form a?
The sensory receptor, sensory neuron, motor neuron, and effector involved in a reflex form a reflex arc. This is a neural pathway that controls a reflex action in response to a stimulus without conscious thought.
The conductor of nerve impulses that initiates reflex reaction to sensory information without input from the brain is the what?
The conductor of nerve impulses that initiates reflex reactions to sensory information without input from the brain is the spinal cord. It acts as a relay system, allowing sensory information to be processed and responded to quickly to protect the body from potential harm.
What are three different types of nerves?
In a typical reflex arc, the 3 kinds are: # sensory # interneuron # and motor.
What does the face get red when one is angry?
Because its a reflex action. nerve impulses are sent.
Is a reflex is a voluntary action?
No, it is by definition involuntary. The neural impulses which cause the action do not go through the brain at all.
What nerve is carrying the afferent and efferent impulses during the patellar reflex?
The nerves innervate the quadriceps. The afferent nerves are the muscle spindles and the efferent are the motor neurons.
