Define/Explain:
$(1)$ Reflex action
$(1)$ Reflex action
(N/A) $(1)$ The sudden withdrawal of a body part that comes in contact with objects that are extremely cold,hot,pointed,or scary is known as a reflex action. The entire process of response to a peripheral nervous stimulation occurs involuntarily,without conscious effort or thought,and involves the central nervous system.
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The following diagram indicates the reflex arc. Identify the parts labelled as $A, B, C, D, E, F$ and $G$. Choose the correct option.
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View SolutionWhich of the following is an example of a reflex action that occurs without our conscious awareness?
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View SolutionThe various components of a reflex arc are given below:
$i.$ Effector organ
$ii.$ Interneuron
$iii.$ Motor neuron
$iv.$ Sensory neuron
$v.$ Sensory receptors
Choose the correct sequence of action potential transmission after the sensory receptors are stimulated.
$i.$ Effector organ
$ii.$ Interneuron
$iii.$ Motor neuron
$iv.$ Sensory neuron
$v.$ Sensory receptors
Choose the correct sequence of action potential transmission after the sensory receptors are stimulated.
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