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grace hadlich
on Dec 18, 2024Verified
What is a characteristic of a reflex action?
A) Reflex actions are involuntary motor responses.
B) Reflex actions require conscious thought.
C) Reflex actions control the interpretation of sensory signals.
D) Reflex actions are spontaneous.
E) Reflex actions involve five types of neurons.
Reflex Action
An automatic, involuntary response to a given stimulus that generally functions to restore homeostasis.
Motor Responses
The physiological reactions of organisms or cells to external stimuli, causing movement or action.
Sensory Signals
Electrical or chemical messages that are transmitted through the nervous system, providing information from the environment to the brain for processing.
- Identify characteristics and functions of reflex actions.
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Learning Objectives
- Identify characteristics and functions of reflex actions.