Asked by Romana Islam on May 22, 2024
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Structurally, the simplest reflex is the ________.
A) stretch reflex
B) Golgi tendon reflex
C) reciprocal reflex
D) alternating reflex
E) withdrawal reflex
Stretch Reflex
A muscle contraction in response to stretching within the muscle, serving as a protective mechanism to prevent overstretching.
Golgi Tendon Reflex
A protective reflex mechanism that helps prevent muscle damage by causing muscle relaxation before muscle force becomes too extreme.
- Absorb the fundamentals of reflex actions, detailing their constituents and distinctions.
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Pashin PonnannaMay 27, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The stretch reflex is considered the simplest reflex because it involves only a two-neuron reflex arc, consisting of a sensory neuron that communicates directly with a motor neuron, without any interneurons in between. This reflex helps maintain muscle tone and posture.
Learning Objectives
- Absorb the fundamentals of reflex actions, detailing their constituents and distinctions.