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Anzhelika Serhiychuk
on Dec 14, 2024Verified
Which reflex shows the least synaptic delay?
A) A polysynaptic reflex
B) The cross extension reflex
C) The withdrawal reflex
D) The flexor reflex
E) The Golgi tendon reflex
Synaptic Delay
The time lag between the arrival of an action potential at the axon terminal of a neuron and the creation of a postsynaptic potential.
Polysynaptic Reflex
A reflex arc that involves multiple synapses between neurons within the central nervous system, leading to a more complex response.
Cross Extension Reflex
A reflex action that involves the contraction of extensor muscles in one limb when the flexor muscles are contracted in the opposite limb, crucial for coordinated locomotion.
- Grasp the concept of reflex action, including different types of reflexes and their physiological significance.
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Learning Objectives
- Grasp the concept of reflex action, including different types of reflexes and their physiological significance.