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Is a Babinski reflex considered a superficial reflex?
Yes, the Babinski reflex is considered a superficial reflex because it involves a response from the skin’s surface rather than from deep within the body. It is elicited by stroking the sole of the foot and observing the movement of the toes, which helps to assess the integrity of the central nervous system.
How does the cerebral cortex overrides the reflex?
The cerebral cortex can not over ride reflexes. Reflex are mediated at the level of the spinal cord.
Which is the control centre of a reflex action?
The nervous system.
What part of the nervous system is responsible for the reflex arc?
The peripheral nerves and the spinal cord. When a reflex starts, the peripheral nerves in the arms or legs send a signal to the spinal cord. Normally that signal is sent on to the brain for processing. In a reflex, the spinal cord itself sends a response back to the arm or leg to move immediately.
What role does the brain play in a reflex response?
The brain initiates a reflex response by sending signals down the spinal cord to the specific muscle or organ involved. However, the actual reflex action occurs at the level of the spinal cord, without the need for input from the brain. This allows for a quicker and more automatic response to potentially harmful stimuli.
What are superficial cord reflexes?
A. abdominal reflex H. plantar reflex
The brain is deep or superficial to the spine cord?
superficial to the spinal cord.
Is a Babinski reflex considered a superficial reflex?
Yes, the Babinski reflex is considered a superficial reflex because it involves a response from the skin’s surface rather than from deep within the body. It is elicited by stroking the sole of the foot and observing the movement of the toes, which helps to assess the integrity of the central nervous system.
What the difference between superficial and deep reflexe?
Superficial reflexes are responses elicited by stimulation of the skin or mucous membranes, such as the withdrawal reflex or the abdominal reflex, and are typically mediated by the spinal cord and the brainstem. In contrast, deep reflexes, also known as deep tendon reflexes, involve muscle stretch and are usually assessed through tendon taps, like the knee-jerk reflex, and are primarily mediated at the spinal cord level. Superficial reflexes often involve more complex neural pathways and higher brain functions, whereas deep reflexes are more direct and can occur without brain involvement.
What is an abdominal reflex?
An abdominal reflex is a diagnostic test where the abdomen muscles contract in response to stroking or tapping the skin around the belly button. This reflex can indicate the integrity of the spinal cord and peripheral nerves. Absence or abnormal responses of this reflex may suggest neurological dysfunction.
Name two somatic reflexes in which the higer brain centers participate?
The Human Reflex Physiology Review Sheet states that "Conversely, other reflexes require the involvement of the brain, since many different inputs must be evaluated before the appropriate reflex is determined. Superficial cord reflexes and pupillary responses to light are in this category" (p. 342).
What controls a reflex?
spinal cord
Where are reflex responses controlled?
Reflex responses are controlled by the spinal cord and brainstem. The spinal cord is responsible for generating motor responses to sensory input without involving the brain in order to produce quick reflex actions.
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.
What are the kidneys located superficial to?
The kidneys are superficial to the spinal column. The spine and spinal cord are deep to the kidneys.
What length is the cord for the Norelco Reflex 7310 XL shaver?
The Norelco Reflex 7310 XL shaver is a cordless razor,so the cord has zero length.
Why would you have no abdominal reflexes?
An abdominal reflex is a polysynaptic reflex (as being superficial reflex) that is stimulated by the stroking of the abdomen around umbilicus. If thereÕs no abdominal reflex, it is the effect of a physiological absence due to tolerance or obesity.
