Fill in the blank:  A knee-jerk reflex employs only _______________________ and motor neurons.

Q: As its name implies, the _____ nerve controls several muscles of the tongue

A: Nervous system is mainly divided into peripheral and central nervous system. Components of central…

Q: A spinal reflex requires the participation of each of the following except:a. cerebral cortexb.…

A: A spinal reflex is a form of animal behavior in which the stimulation of sensory organs or receptors…

Q: Which symptom would you expect to see in a patient with lower motor neuron damage? Hyperactive deep…

A: Introduction Lower motor neuron lesion is flaccid paralysis this type of paralysis accosiated  by…

Q: each of the following statements about the line reflex, state whether it is true or false. The…

A: 1 ) The stretch reflex involves sensory neurons that switch directly to the motor neuron in the…

Q: Explain why a spinal cord injury in the neck completely paralyzes the skeletal muscles of the limbs,…

A: The brain and the spinal cord of the body controls many vital functions of the body. The brain and…

Q: Fill in the blank:  The normal plantar reflex results in _______________________ of toes.

A: The reflexes are the involuntary, rapid, motor responses to the external stimulus. The nerve…

Q: Exaggeration of tendon jerks could result from any of the following conditions, except :-a- lesions…

A: A reflex action known as tendon reflex is produced if the tendon located below the knee is tapped.…

Q: A student tested their patellar tendon (knee-jerk) reflex normally and with the JENDRASSIK MANEUVER…

A: A reflex, also known as a reflex action, is an uncontrollable, unplanned series of movements that…

Q: Background:  A doctor conducted a patellar tendon (aka knee jerk - covered in lecture, assigned…

A: Knee-jerk reflex:-  Is a stretch reflex test performed to check the integrity of the spinal segments…

Q: CNS is composed of _____________ and ______________.

A: Most systems and organs of the body manage only one role, however the central nervous system perform…

Q: Write the classification of reflexes. Be precise in your answer.

A: A reflex, also known as a reflex action, is a biological term for an unplanned, involuntary, and…

Q: What changes would occur in the knee-jerk reflex after the destruction of thegamma motor neurons?

A: Gama motor neuron is the most important neuron emerges from the anterior grey matter of the spinal…

Q: The reflex times for the Achilles Tendon Reflex and the Patellar Tendon Reflex should be different?…

A: The Achilles tendon reflex also known as the ankle reflex is a deep tendon reflex that occurs when…

Q: Is the brain necessary for spinal reflex activity to occur? Why or why not? List in correct…

A: Phylogenetically, the spinal cord is older than most brain structures; they are responsible for…

Q: Name the 5 components of a reflex arc in order. a. ______________________ b. ______________________…

A: The bulk of sensory neurons do not move straight into the vertebrate's cortex but synapse along the…

Q: Motor innervation of the leg proper comes predominantly from the _____ plexus.

A: In the field of anatomy, a plexus is defined as the branch of networks of blood vessels or nerves,…

Q: Fill in the blank:  When sodium ions are actively transported outward through a nerve cell membrane,…

A: In neurons the plasma membrane is highly permeable to potassium ion (K+) and less permeable to…

Q: Reflexes function in

A: Reflexes are involuntary actions that the body does in response to a sudden stimulus. Reflex actions…

Q: Starting with the frontal lobe, trace every neuron in a voluntary somatic motor action such as…

A: This Much of the brain and the  nervous system is the  devoted to the processing of the  sensory…

Q: 3 Spinal cord Skin 2 Match each structure in the reflex arc numbered above with its description…

A: Nervous system consists of three types of neurons such as sensory neurons, interneurons, and motor…

Q: The conduction velocities for the Achille's tendon reflex and the Patellar tendon reflex should be…

A: Reflex arc is the process of reflex formation. It consists of a parallel (or sensory) sensor, one or…

Q: function of the parasympathetic nervous system

A: The parasympathetic nervous system is the division of the autonomic nervous system in the body of…

Q: have satellite cells. Neutrophils Red blood cells Dorsal root ganglion, sympathetic chain ganglion…

A: The nervous system is one of the most vital organ systems in our body which helps in achieving…

Q: Fill in the blank:  The P wave corresponds to depolarization of the muscle fibers of the…

A: A human heart is 4 chambered mascular organ. Its present inside chest and its similar to a fist in…

Q: Read the background and clinical scenario below to answer this question. Background The Herpes…

A: Shingle is a viral disease caused by the varicella-zoster virus. It is the same virus that causes…

Q: Flexor reflexes do not involve :-a- flexor musclesb- extensor musclesc- reciprocal inhibitiond-…

A: Reflexes are involuntary instantaneous movements in response to a particular stimulus. Reflex does…

Q: Fill in the blank:  The greater the diameter of a nerve fiber, the _______________________ the…

A: Conduction of nerve impulse from a nerve fiber is affected by several factors. The speed of the…

Q: Connie accidentally touched the hot kettle. Explain what happens using your knowledge of withdrawal…

A: Withdrawal reflex is automatic withdrawal from painful stimulus..

Q: Fill in the blank:  Effectors of a reflex arc are glands and _______________________.

A: A reflex action is an automatic and rapid response to a stimulus, which minimizes any damage to the…

Q: Motor neurons innervating the digits are derived from spinal cord segment________, and then under go…

A: Answer :- Motor neurons innervating the digits are derived from spinal cord segment of muscles and…

Q: Answer the following for each reflex   Reflex   Expected Response         Nerve Being Tested  •…

A: A reflex is a response to an external stimulus that is involuntary and quite rapid. The nervous…

Q: The nerve for sensation to the skin of the palm and known to be compressed in carpal tunnel syndrome…

A: The body of human beings have the potential to detect and interpret five distinct types of senses;…

Q: Which is a symptom of upper motor neuron lesion Absence of all tendon reflexes Flaccid paralysis…

A: Introduction: As per the functional classification, nerve cells are categorized as follows:…

Q: Compare and contrast Babinski reflex in adults and infants

A: Babinski reflex This reflex provides thesign of a central nervous system disorder which includes the…

Q: The tectospinal tract is part of the medial pathway, which is an indirect motor pathway. True or…

A: The axons of neurons generated in subcortical motor nuclei make up the indirect pathway. The…

Q: function of the Autonomic Nervous system

A: The nervous system is one of the major organ systems of the body that includes a complex of nerves…

Q: Neuromuscular: Give two reflexes being used while standing up out a chair. Reflex 1:- Description…

A: We will answer the first question since the exact one was not specified. Please submit a new…

Q: Question 32 Match these muscles with their nerve supplies. A nerve can be used more than once…

A: Since you have posted a question with multiple sub-parts, we will solve the first three subparts for…

Q: Name the nerve that is tested in each of the following reflexes. 1. Achilles reflex…

A: Nerves are the cord-like structure found in the peripheral nervous system. It consists of cable-like…

Q: CSF=cerebral spinal fluid How much CSF is produced and drained in a 24-hour period,  where it is…

A: Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is a clear, colorless body fluid found in the brain and spinal cord. It…

Q: Do you think the patellar reflex would be inhibited or enhanced by actively contracting the…

A: A reflex action or reflex is not a voluntary action. It is involuntary and does not involve the…

Q: Triceps Tegin Biceps Tricaps Biceps

A: Reflex occurs in response to stimulus which is an involuntary and instantaneous movement. This…

Q: Electrical stimulation of the basal nuclei and cerebellum can produce skeletal movements. Describe…

A: Introduction: The motor system of humans consists of motor terminals that innervate muscle fibers.…