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Which of the following is a characteristic of somatic reflexes rather than autonomic reflexes?
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13. The Peripheral Nervous System
Introduction to Reflex Arcs
Multiple Choice
Which stage of a reflex arc would be significantly different in a reflex that is initiated by the brain compared to a reflex that is initiated by the spinal cord?
A
Stage 1- Receptor.
B
Stage 2- Sensory neuron.
C
Stage 3- Integration center.
D
Stage 4- Motor Neuron.
E
Stage 5- Effector.
검증된 단계별 안내1
Understand the concept of a reflex arc: A reflex arc is a neural pathway that controls a reflex action. It typically involves five stages: receptor, sensory neuron, integration center, motor neuron, and effector.
Identify the role of the integration center: The integration center is where the sensory information is processed and a response is generated. In a spinal reflex, this occurs in the spinal cord, while in a brain-initiated reflex, it occurs in the brain.
Compare the integration centers: In a spinal reflex, the integration center is located in the spinal cord, allowing for a quick response without involving the brain. In contrast, a brain-initiated reflex involves the brain as the integration center, which may result in a more complex response.
Analyze the impact of the integration center's location: The location of the integration center affects the speed and complexity of the reflex. Spinal reflexes are typically faster and simpler, while brain-initiated reflexes can be slower but more complex due to higher-level processing.
Conclude that the integration center is the stage that differs significantly: Since the integration center's location (spinal cord vs. brain) is the key difference between spinal and brain-initiated reflexes, Stage 3 - Integration center is the correct answer.
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