Reflexes and reaction time Lab review

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What are the properties of a reflex?

Rapid, Stereotypical, and involuntary

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What are the parts of a reflex arc?

Receptor— Afferent Neuron—Point of integration— Efferent Neuron— effector— Response

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What is the receptor for the stretch reflex?

Muscle Spindle

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Describe the results for the Jendrassik maneuver. Provide an explanation for those results

Increase size of response, because of facilitation

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Why are some reflexes examined during medical exams or during medical emergencies?

Checking sensory, motor, and CNS functions to make sure they are normal