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Reflex |
A quick movement that occurs in response to stimuli |
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Reflex Arc |
- Components involved for a reflex to occur is known as reflex arc consist of : |
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Stretch Reflex |
This is a basic reflex present in the spinal cord. Stretch reflex also known asmyotaticreflex . |
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Stretch Reflex process |
Stretch of muscle stimulates the muscle spindle . The impulse travels to the spinal cord by way of an afferent neuron . |
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Stretch Reflex process |
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Importance of stretch reflex |
Detects muscle length and changes in muscle length. |