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Because a reflex action is automatic and does not involve a thought process.
Edit: A reflex action only has to go to the spinal cord and then back to the limb, whereas a voluntary reaction has to go to the brain to be processed and therefore takes longer.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 12y agoBecause the signal for a spinal reflex originates in the dorsal root ganglion and not the brain, thus the time it takes for the signal to reach the target muscles or structures is much shorter.
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∙ 14y agoBecause they dont involve the brain.
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what type of reflex is the knee?
The knee reflex is also called the knee-jerk reflex by tapping the patellar tendon with a reflex hammer. This sends sensory information to the spinal cord at L4 and motor information back to the Quadriceps in the thigh (relaxing the hamstrings). This is reflex requires only two neurons. No interneuron. And so is very rapid. It is important in balance and posture.
What are the structures and functions of a reflex arc?
A reflex is a rapid, involuntary response to a stimulus such as a hot stove.The reflex arc is the pathway traveled by the nerve impulses during a reflex. Most reflexes are pathways that traverse only the spinal cord.During a spinal reflex, information may be transmitted to the brain, but it is the spinal cord that is responsible. They can happen faster than you can think about it.A reflex arc involves the following components:The receptor is the part of the neuron (usually a dendrite) that detects a stimulus (burn).The sensory neuron transmits the impulse to the spinal cord.The integration center involves one, two or more synapses in the gray matter of the spinal cord.A motor neuron transmits a nerve impulse from the spinal cord to a peripheral region.An effector is a muscle or gland that receives the impulse form the motor neuron (remove the hand). In somatic reflexes, the effector is skeletal muscle. In autonomic reflexes, the effector is smooth or cardiac muscle, or a gland.
What is an example of a non growth plant movement?
An example of a non-growth plant movement includes the tendency of a plant to bend in the direction of light.
What is the correct order of components of a reflex arc?
The three-neuron arc is the most common and consists of the afferent neurons, interneurons, and the efferent neurons. Afferent neurons conduct impulses to the CNS from the receptors. Efferent neurons conduct impulses from the CNS to effectors (muscle or glandular tissue). Two-neuron arc is the simplest form, fastest responding and consists of afferent and efferent neurons. Example is the knee-jerk reflex.
What 3 neurons make up a reflex arc?
There are actual two types of reflex arc. One contains just two and the other contains three.A reflex arc involves the following components:1. The receptor (sensory neuron) that detects a stimulus.The sensory neuron transmits the impulse to the spinal cord.2.The integration center (interneuron) in the cord. This one can be missing. If it is, the reflex is very, very rapid. If the interneuron is used, it can send information up the cord to the brain. Your response will be faster than your brain's "knowing" what happened.3. A motor neuron transmits a nerve impulse from the spinal cord to a peripheral region.An effector is a muscle or gland that receives the impulse form the motor neuron. In somatic reflexes, the effector is skeletal muscle. In autonomic (visceral) reflexes, the effector is smooth or cardiac muscle, or a gland.
Why is a reflex more rapid than a voluntary movement?
Because the signal for a spinal reflex originates in the dorsal root ganglion and not the brain, thus the time it takes for the signal to reach the target muscles or structures is much shorter.
What type of muscle is capable of rapid contraction and causes skeletal movement?
Skeletal or voluntary muscle is capable of rapid contraction and is responsible for skeletal movement.
The knee jerk reflex is an example of a?
A reflex is a rapid, involuntary response to a stimulus. A reflex arc is the pathway traveled by the nerve impulses during a reflex.Most reflexes are spinal reflexes with pathways that traverse only the spinal cord. During a spinal reflex, information may be transmitted to the brain, but it is the spinal cord, and not the brain, that is responsible for the integration of sensory information and a response transmitted to motor neurons.Information is sent to the brain but that takes awhile longer. It is best if you remove your hand from the fire as fast as possible and not wait until the brain yells "hot, hot!".
what type of reflex is the knee?
The knee reflex is also called the knee-jerk reflex by tapping the patellar tendon with a reflex hammer. This sends sensory information to the spinal cord at L4 and motor information back to the Quadriceps in the thigh (relaxing the hamstrings). This is reflex requires only two neurons. No interneuron. And so is very rapid. It is important in balance and posture.
What part of the nervous system would be responsible for moving your hand from a burner?
A reflex is a rapid, involuntary response to a stimulus. Most reflexes are spinal reflexes with pathways that traverse only the spinal cord. During a spinal reflex, information may be transmitted to the brain, but it is the spinal cord, and not the brain, that is responsible for the integration of sensory information and a response transmitted to motor neurons. If you touch a very hot burner, your hand will move away faster than information goes to your brain to tell you "Hey, that is hot!"
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What part of the spinal cord acts as the center for simple reflex activity?
The gray matter is the center for simple reflex activity.Reflexes are rapid, automatic responses to stimuli that "buy time" for the planning and execution of more complex responses that are often consciously directed.The fastest reflexes are somatic motor reflexes that (1) involve myelinated axons, (2) involve only one segment of the spinal cord or one nucleus of the brain, and (3) are monosynaptic.
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