03 - Reflex actions and reflex arcs

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GCSE Biology

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What are reflex actions

Responses to stimulus

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What are the features of reflex actions

Automatic, fast and protective

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Why are reflex actions automatic

Because it does not go through the brain

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Why are reflex actions fast

Because it only goes through 2 synapses

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What are examples of reflex actions

Withdrawal reflex, knee jerk reflex, blinking, pupil reflex

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What is a reflex arc?

The nerve pathway followed to bring about a reflex action

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Synapse Spinal cord / coordinator Relay neuron Effector Stimuli Receptor Motor neurone Sensory neurone