Reflexes Flashcards
1
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What are reflex actions
A
Really quick, automatic responses to certain stimuli
2
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What do reflexes mean
A
That you react to something without having to think about it
3
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Example of a reflex
A
Shining something bright in someone’s eye, the pupil react by becoming smaller so that less light gets into the eye
4
Q
What is a reflex arc
A
The pathway information takes from a receptor to an effector
5
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Order of the reflex arc
A
Stimulus Receptor Sensory neurone Relay neurone Motor neurone Effector Response
6
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What do reflexes help
A
To prevent injury
