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The document contains multiple choice questions about reflex actions and the reflex arc. It defines a reflex action as involuntary and rapid, occurring through the spinal cord, and serving to protect the body from harm. A reflex arc involves a sensory neuron detecting a stimulus and sending a signal to an interneuron and then a motor neuron, causing muscle contraction away from the stimulus without conscious thought. The questions cover examples like the patellar reflex and withdrawal reflex, and the roles of neurons, spinal cord, and brain regions in the reflex process.

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Reflex Action Mcqs

The document contains multiple choice questions about reflex actions and the reflex arc. It defines a reflex action as involuntary and rapid, occurring through the spinal cord, and serving to protect the body from harm. A reflex arc involves a sensory neuron detecting a stimulus and sending a signal to an interneuron and then a motor neuron, causing muscle contraction away from the stimulus without conscious thought. The questions cover examples like the patellar reflex and withdrawal reflex, and the roles of neurons, spinal cord, and brain regions in the reflex process.

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• Which of the following best describes a reflex action? a. Voluntary and slow b.

Involuntary and rapid c. Conscious and deliberate d. Unconscious and gradual


Answer: b. Involuntary and rapid
• What is the primary function of a reflex action?
• a. To initiate conscious movements
• b. To protect the body from harm by providing a rapid response
• c. To generate complex cognitive processes
• d. To control emotions and mood
Answer: b. To protect the body from harm by providing a rapid response
• Which part of the nervous system is directly involved in a spinal reflex?
• a. Brain
• b. Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)
• c. Spinal Cord
• d. Autonomic Nervous System (ANS)
Answer: c. Spinal Cord
• The patellar reflex is an example of a reflex action involving which type of muscle? a.
Smooth muscle
• b. Skeletal muscle
• c. Cardiac muscle
• d. Striated muscle
Answer: b. Skeletal muscle
• What is the sequence of events in a reflex arc?
• a. Sensory neuron → Motor neuron → Interneuron
• b. Interneuron → Sensory neuron → Motor neuron
• c. Sensory neuron → Interneuron → Motor neuron
• d. Motor neuron → Sensory neuron → Interneuron
Answer: c. Sensory neuron → Interneuron → Motor neuron
• Which of the following reflexes involves the contraction of muscles to move a body
part away from a stimulus?
• a. Patellar reflex
• b. Withdrawal reflex
• c. Pupillary reflex
• d. Gag reflex
Answer: b. Withdrawal reflex
• In the withdrawal reflex, the sensory information travels to the spinal cord,
bypassing which part of the brain?
• a. Cerebellum
• b. Medulla oblongata
• c. Thalamus
• d. Cerebral cortex
Answer: d. Cerebral cortex
• Which type of neuron carries the signal from the spinal cord to the effector organ in a
reflex arc? a. Sensory neuron b. Interneuron c. Motor neuron d. Relay neuron
Answer: c. Motor neuron
These questions cover the basic concepts of reflex actions and the components of a reflex arc. Keep
in mind that question formats may vary, and it's essential to have a solid understanding of the
principles underlying reflex actions for exams like the MDCAT.

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