6.5 - Reflex Arc
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Practice Questions
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What are the five components of a reflex arc?
💡 Hint: Think about how the signal travels from sensing to reacting.
Name one reflex action that demonstrates a reflex arc.
💡 Hint: Consider a situation where you touch something painful.
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What is the first neuron involved in a reflex arc?
💡 Hint: Think about what detects the stimuli first.
Reflex actions involve the brain in processing the response.
💡 Hint: Consider how swiftly a reflex happens compared to normal decision-making.
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Why do you think reflex actions are critical for survival? Illustrate a situation where a reflex could save a life.
💡 Hint: Consider an emergency scenario where seconds matter.
Research a specific reflex action—in what ways can understanding the reflex arc apply to medical treatments or rehabilitation?
💡 Hint: How does this knowledge apply to healing and physical therapy?
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