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Ch. 13 The Spinal Cord, Spinal Nerves, and Spinal Reflexes
Martini - Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology 11th Edition
Martini, Nath, Bartholomew11th EditionFundamentals of Anatomy & PhysiologyISBN: 9780136874089Non è quello che usi tu?Cambia libro di testo
Capitolo 13, Problema 6

The following are the steps involved in a neural reflex.
1. Activation of a sensory neuron
2. Activation of a motor neuron
3. Response by an effector
4. Arrival of a stimulus and activation of a receptor
5. Information processing
The proper sequence of these steps is
(a) 1, 3, 4, 5, 2
(b) 4, 5, 3, 1, 2
(c) 4, 1, 5, 2, 3
(d) 4, 3, 1, 5, 2
(e) 3, 1, 4, 5, 2

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Step 1: Identify the starting point of a neural reflex, which is the arrival of a stimulus and activation of a receptor. This means the process begins when a sensory receptor detects a stimulus.
Step 2: After the receptor is activated, the sensory neuron is stimulated to send the signal toward the central nervous system. So, activation of the sensory neuron follows the receptor activation.
Step 3: Once the sensory neuron carries the information to the central nervous system, the information is processed. This involves integration and decision-making within the spinal cord or brain.
Step 4: After processing, the motor neuron is activated to carry the response signal away from the central nervous system toward the effector organ.
Step 5: Finally, the effector (such as a muscle or gland) responds to the motor neuron signal, completing the reflex action.

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Sequence of Neural Reflex Arc

A neural reflex follows a specific sequence starting with the arrival of a stimulus that activates a receptor. This triggers a sensory neuron to send signals to the central nervous system, where information processing occurs. The processed signal then activates a motor neuron, which stimulates an effector to produce a response.
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Role of Sensory and Motor Neurons

Sensory neurons carry information from receptors detecting stimuli to the central nervous system. Motor neurons transmit commands from the central nervous system to effectors like muscles or glands, enabling a physical response. Their activation is crucial for completing the reflex arc.
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Information Processing in the Central Nervous System

Information processing involves the integration and interpretation of sensory input within the central nervous system, often in the spinal cord or brain. This step determines the appropriate motor output, ensuring a rapid and coordinated reflex action without conscious thought.
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