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What is the reflex of getting shocked by a wire and jerking your hand back?
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∙ 13y ago
That is called the reflex arc. Instead of going to the brain the signal is processed in the spinal cord to receive a quicker response.
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What is gap reflex?
gap reflex is gag reflex spelled incorrectly. gag reflex (or pharyngeal reflex) is a reflex contraction of the back of the throat, evoked by touching the soft palate and occasionally the back of the tongue.
What are 5 important examples of reflex action activities?
There are many but one of the most important ones is the reflex that occurs when you touch something hot. You move your hand away fast before you are even aware that the object is hot. This will save you from getting a burn that is less extensive. Another one is the pharyngeal reflex or gag reflex. It is a reflex contraction of the back of the throat evoked by touching the roof of the mouth, the back of the tongue, the area around the tonsils and the back of the throat. It's function is to prevent food or water from getting into the lungs.
After taking off the distributor wire for a few days my engine is jerking?
Maybe try putting the distributor wire back on and see if the jerking stops.
Why is your platy jerking back and forth?
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Pulling finger back from heat?
Reflex action.
What causes a gag reflex in people?
The gag reflex is a type of reaction that often occurs automatically in the body. It occurs in the throat due to itÊnot wanting to or not being able to swallow.
Why is jerk chicken called jerk chicken?
because you need to tenderize the chicken by jerking it back and forth on a table
Does it take weeks or months for your penis to grow back normal from jerking?
Masturbation should not cause any harm to the penis.
Why does a 1998 Mitsubishi mirage manual transmission car keep jerking at low speeds especially in gear 1 and 2 you have changed distrubutor fuel pump and fuel filter?
If its not a miss-fire the jerking is probably caused by your foot on the gas pedel going back and forth with the jerking of the car most likely the throttle return spring is to light.
How does edward feel when he found out Bella was pregnant?
surprised,shocked,taken back.
Who shocked Taylor Swift back stage of the CMT awards?
kanya west
what type of reflex is the knee?
The knee reflex is also called the knee-jerk reflex by tapping the patellar tendon with a reflex hammer. This sends sensory information to the spinal cord at L4 and motor information back to the Quadriceps in the thigh (relaxing the hamstrings). This is reflex requires only two neurons. No interneuron. And so is very rapid. It is important in balance and posture.
