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What kind of reflex has only two neurons?

monsynaptic reflex arcs


What is reflex arcs?

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Which reflex arcs contain no association neuron?

The patellar reflex is an example of a 2-neuron reflex arc. It has 1 sensory neuron and 1 motor neuron. It does not contain an association neuron and so is considered the most simple reflex in humans.


Is reflex action and reflex arcs are same?

Reflexes are uncontrollable movements that happen almost instantly in response to a stimuli. A reflex arc, a neuronal circuit that controls reflexes, is where reflex activities takes place.


What are the two types of reflex arcs?

The two types of reflex arcs are the monosynaptic reflex arc and the polysynaptic reflex arc. A monosynaptic reflex arc involves a direct connection between a sensory neuron and a motor neuron, allowing for a quick response, as seen in the knee-jerk reflex. In contrast, a polysynaptic reflex arc includes one or more interneurons between the sensory and motor neurons, enabling more complex responses and integration of information, such as in withdrawal reflexes.


How do autonomic nervous system reflex arcs work?

ANS reflex arcs are stimulated by input from sensory or visceral receptors. The signals are processed in the hypothalamus (or regions of the spinal cord) and target effector control is then regulated via myelinated preganglionic neurons


Where does occur the the autonomic reflex centers?

The autonomic reflex centers are located in the brainstem and spinal cord. The brainstem houses important autonomic centers such as the medulla oblongata and pons, which regulate functions like heart rate and respiration. The spinal cord contains reflex arcs that control activities like urination and defecation.


Why is it important that the impulses in a reflex arc do not go to the conscious brain?

It is important for reflex arcs to bypass the conscious brain to allow for rapid and automatic response to stimuli. By sending signals directly to the spinal cord, the body can react quickly without the delay of conscious processing. This can help protect the body from potential harm.


How and why do reflex arcs occur?

A reflex action is an action that happens almost instantly without conscious thought. Grasp a very hot handle of a saucepan on the stove, and you immediately release the handle to avoid further burning by reflex action.


Which of these is not one of the essential compponents of a reflex arc?

The brain is not one of the essential components of a reflex arc. Reflex arcs involve sensory receptors, afferent neurons, interneurons, efferent neurons, and effectors, but they do not involve the brain in the reflex loop.


Does visceral reflex arcs have two sensory neurons?

No, it has 2 visceral motor neurons. A visceral reflex has a receptor, a sensory neuron, a processing center, and 2 visceral motor neurons.


How do visceral reflex arcs differ from somatic?

An autonomic reflex arc is similar to the somatic kind, but differs principally in the motor output side. The sensory side is similar in that a transducer sends a signal via a nerve fiber into the CNS. As with the somatic arc, this sensory fiber is associated with a pseudo-unipolar neuron in a craniospinal ganglion, usually one of the dorsal root ganglia. In the autonomic arc, the sensory transducer is often located in or associated with visceral organs.