6.1 - Reflex Actions
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Practice Questions
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What is a reflex action?
💡 Hint: Think about actions we don't think before doing.
Name an example of a reflex action.
💡 Hint: Consider situations where we're surprised.
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What is the primary function of a reflex action?
💡 Hint: Focus on the immediacy of the reaction.
True or False: Reflex actions require conscious thought.
💡 Hint: Remember how quickly they happen.
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Explain how reflex actions differ in speed and processing compared to voluntary actions, using examples.
💡 Hint: Consider the difference between pulling your hand away from a flame versus deciding to move your arm.
How might someone with a spinal cord injury experience changes in reflex actions?
💡 Hint: Think about the impact on their body’s response to stimuli.
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