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What is the receptor in the reflex arc of a stretch reflex? Making the world better, one answer at a time. The receptor in the reflex arc of a stretch reflex are 'muscle spindles' which are spindle shaped receptors distributed throughout the belly of the muscle.
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H-reflex The H-reflex (or Hoffmann's reflex) is a reflectory reaction of muscles after electrical stimulation of sensory fibers (Ia afferents stemming from muscle spindles) in their innervating nerves (for example, those located behind the knee).fter about 5 days in zero gravity, for instance in orbit around Earth, the h-reflex diminishes significantly. It is generally assumed that this is due to a marked reduction in the excitability of the spinal cord in zero gravity.
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Baroreflex Baroreceptors are stretch receptors and respond to the pressure induced stretching of the blood vessel in which they are found. Baroreflex induced changes in blood pressure are mediated by both branches of the autonomic nervous system-that is the parasympathetic and sympathetic nerves. Baroreceptors are active even at normal blood pressures so that their activity informs the brain about both increases and decreases in blood pressure.
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STRETCH REFLEX elicit and observe examples of stretch reflexes y To analyze abnormal reflex responses from a knowledge of the reflex pathways. Theory. Reflex. y. Reflex is an involuntary response to a stimulus by the animal organism. It consists of the stimulation of an afferent nerve through a sense organ, or receptor, followed by transmission of the stimulus to an efferent motor nerve, resulting in action of a muscle or gland, called the effector.
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REFLEXES FROM THE LUNGS AND CHEST WALL Receptors are further subtyped according to their stimulus response characteristics and anatomical locations. Receptors with myelinated axons are the slowly and rapidly adapting pulmonary stretch receptors (SARs and RARs) while those with unmyelinated axons include pulmonary and bronchial C-fiber endings and neuroepithelial bodies (NEBs). Each of the receptor types can contribute to more than one type of reflex response.
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Special Senses: Receptors Sensory neurons that monitor position and movement of body parts. Respond to degree of stretch of the organs they occupy. Monitor how much organs containing these receptors are stretched. Include muscles, tendons, and joint capsules. They can determine how much force is being applied to your limbs allowing you to pick something up without crushing it or dropping it.
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- The stretch reflex is very important in posture. It helps maintain proper posturing because a slight lean to either side causes a stretch in the spinal, hip and leg muscles to the other side, which is quickly countered by the stretch reflex. This is a constant process of adjusting and maintaining.
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- 10 most extreme places on Earth. A stretch reflex, also referred to as a deep tendon reflex or myotatic stretch reflex, is a physical response to the extension of a muscle. In essence, it is a process that causes a contraction, thereby stopping a stretch.he stretch reflex prevents people from overextending their muscles. Protective response is what prevents muscles from being stretched too far. Before a workout, take time to gently and slowly stretch the muscles in order to help prevent any muscle damage.
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- The reflex responses is called the flexor withdrawal reflexand involves: 1  nociceptive afferents in skin. 2  a polysynaptic pathway within the spinal cord. 3  activation of flexor muscle groups that remove the injured part from the nociceptive stimulus.
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reflex The remainder of the reflex response is governed by the specific synaptic connections that lead to the effector neurons. A familiar reflex is the knee-jerk or stretch reflex. It involves the patellar (kneecap) tendon and a group of upper leg muscles. Other muscle groups show similar reflexes.
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The Flexor Withdrawal/Crossed Extensor Thrust Reflex [/box]. One Monday we covered a very famous stretch reflex, the myotatic reflex. Today I want to take you to another level of complexity with the flexor withdrawal/crossed extensor thrust reflex (that’s a mouthful!).he first ipsilateral interneuron will also synapse (and activate) the motor neuron of the opposite (antagonist) muscle on the same leg (the hamstring muscle). Once this motor neuron fires an action potential, it will contract the hamstring, thus moving the leg that was hurt away from harm.
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REFLEXES The simplest reflex is the monosynaptic reflex or the two-neuron reflex, an example of which is the tendon jerk reflex or tendon tap reflex, sometimes called the myotatic reflex.This is the reflex that is elicited by tapping the tendon just below the patella.here are other respiratory reflexes as well. For example, the stretch reflex and autogenic inhibition play a major role in control of the intercostal muscles during inspiration. The gamma loop appears to provide an important facilitation of discharges in-motoneurons to the external intercostals in particular.
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Understanding the Stretch Reflex (or Myotatic Reflex) The stretch reflex; which is also often called the myotatic reflex, knee-jerk reflex, or deep tendon reflex, is a pre-programmed response by the body to a stretch stimulus in the muscle.he stretch reflex can be activated by external forces (such as a load placed on the muscle) or internal forces (the motor neurons being stimulated from within.) An example of the former is a person holding an empty tray in their outstretched arm and then having a plate of food set on it.
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Reflex arc In the case of peripheral muscle reflexes (patellar reflex, achilles reflex), brief stimulation to the muscle spindle results in contraction of the agonist or effector muscle. By contrast, in polysynaptic reflex pathways, one or more interneurons connect afferent (sensory) and efferent (motor) signals.n the case of peripheral muscle reflexes (patellar reflex, achilles reflex), brief stimulation to the muscle spindle results in contraction of the agonist or effector muscle. By contrast, in polysynaptic reflex pathways, one or more interneurons connect afferent (sensory) and efferent (motor) signals.
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- Phasic receptor. A phasic receptor is a sensory receptor that returns to its resting potential even though the stimulus is still applied. The process by which the magnitude of the generator potential decreases, even when the stimulus is maintained, is called adaptation. 1  Pacinian corpuscles. 2  Tonic receptor. 3  Phasic transmitter.
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Reflexes Most reflex arcs involve only three neurons. The stimulus, such as a needle stick, stimulates the pain receptors of the skin, which initiate an impulse in a sensory neuron. This travels to the spinal cord where it passes, by means of a synapse, to a connecting neuron called the relay neuron situated in the spinal cord.
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- Thus, when a muscle spindle is stretched and the stretch reflex is activated, the opposing muscle group must be inhibited to prevent it from working against the resulting contraction of the homonymous muscle (Figure 2.2). This inhibition is accomplished by an inhibitory interneuron in the spinal cord.ust as in the stretch reflex, the autogenic inhibition reflex must coordinate the activity of the extensor and flexor muscle groups (Figure 2.4). The Ib afferent fiber bifurcates in the spinal cord.
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Understanding the Stretch Reflex (or Myotatic Reflex) The stretch reflex; which is also often called the myotatic reflex, knee-jerk reflex, or deep tendon reflex, is a pre-programmed response by the body to a stretch stimulus in the muscle.
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Understanding the Stretch Reflex (or Myotatic Reflex) The stretch reflex is caused by a stretch in the muscle spindle. When the stretch impulse is received a rapid sequence of events follows. The motor neuron is activated and the stretched muscles, and its supporting muscles, are contracted while its antagonist muscles are inhibited.nother example of the stretch reflex is the knee-jerk test performed by physicians. When the patellar tendon is tapped with a small hammer, or other device, it causes a slight stretch in the tendon, and consequently the quadriceps muscles.
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Chapter 8 - Reflex evaluation Examination of myotatic (deep tendon) reflexes. The muscle stretch (myotatic) reflex is a simple reflex, with the receptor neuron having direct connections to the muscle spindle apparatus in the muscle and with the alpha motor neurons in the central nervous system that send axons back to that muscle (Figure 8-1).ormal muscle stretch reflexes result in contraction only of the muscle whose tendon is stretched and the agonist muscles (i.e., muscles that have the same action). There is also inhibition of antagonist muscles. Reflexes are graded at the bedside in a semi-quantitative manner.
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Understanding the Stretch Reflex (or Myotatic Reflex) The stretch reflex is very important in posture. It helps maintain proper posturing because a slight lean to either side causes a stretch in the spinal, hip and leg muscles to the other side, which is quickly countered by the stretch reflex. This is a constant process of adjusting and maintaining.nother example of the stretch reflex is the knee-jerk test performed by physicians. When the patellar tendon is tapped with a small hammer, or other device, it causes a slight stretch in the tendon, and consequently the quadriceps muscles.
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Homeostasis and the Internal Environment You should be able to list, in the correct sequence, the components of a generic reflex arc. :1.receptor 2.sensory (afferent) neuron 3. Integration center CNS and endocrine system 4. Motor (efferent) neuron 5.
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Reflex The stretch reflexes (often called deep tendon reflexes, though not to be confused with Golgi tendon reflexes) provide information on the integrity of the central nervous system and peripheral nervous system.Generally, decreased reflexes indicate a peripheral problem, and lively or exaggerated reflexes a central one. reflex action, differently known as a reflex, is an involuntary and nearly instantaneous movement in response to a stimulus.
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- A stretch reflex, also referred to as a deep tendon reflex or myotatic stretch reflex, is a physical response to the extension of a muscle. In essence, it is a process that causes a contraction, thereby stopping a stretch.he stretch reflex prevents people from overextending their muscles. Protective response is what prevents muscles from being stretched too far. Before a workout, take time to gently and slowly stretch the muscles in order to help prevent any muscle damage.
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Stretch reflex Spinal reflexes include the stretch reflex, the Golgi tendon reflex, the crossed extensor reflex, and the withdrawal reflex. Stretch Reflex. The stretch reflex (myotatic reflex) is a muscle contraction in response to stretching within the muscle. This reflex has the shortest latency of all spinal reflexes.
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- The alpha motor neurons resist stretching by causing contraction, and the gamma motor neurons control the sensitivity of the reflex. The stretch and Golgi tendon reflexes work in tandem to control muscle length and tension. Both are examples of ipsilateral reflexes, meaning the reflex occurs on the same side of the body as the stimulus.