Assessment

Question 1

Reflex arc

Answer 1

Simplest functional component of nervous system
-afferent, interneuron, efferent neurons

Question 2

Somatic reflex

Answer 2

involuntary control of muscles(e.g. knee jerk,GTO..)

Question 3

Visceral reflex

Answer 3

(autonomic)
maintians homeostasis through coughing, sneezing, blinking, HR….

Question 4

Deep tendon reflex

Answer 4

involuntary reaction responding to a stimulus
use a reflex hammer
limb should be relaxed

Question 5

Clonus

Answer 5

muscular spasm involving repeated often rhythmic contractions

Question 6

Areas to assess reflexes

Answer 6

Achilles, S1
Tibialis posterior, L4
Patella L4