Question 1

The impulse over a motor neuron will lead to

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an effector

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the spinal cord

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a receptor

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an interneuron

Question 2

Stretch reflex receptors are called

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muscle spindles

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motor neurons

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effectors

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interneurons

Question 3

Stretch reflexes include all of the following except the ____________ reflex.

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withdrawal

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biceps

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calcaneal

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patellar

Question 4

A withdrawal reflex could occur from

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touching a hot object

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striking the patellar ligament

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striking the triceps tendon

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striking the calcaneal tendon

Question 5

The calcaneal reflex response is

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plantar flexion of the foot

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flexion of the leg at the knee joint

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pain interpretation

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separation of toes

Question 6

The quadriceps femoris is the effector muscle of the patellar reflex

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true

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false

Question 7

The dorsal roots of spinal nerves contain the axons of the motor neurons.

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false

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true

Question 8

The normal patellar reflex response involves extension of the leg at the knee joint.

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True

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False

Question 9

Why might a physician perform clinical tests on patients concerning reflexes?

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These tests may indicate damage to the spinal cord or certain peripheral nerves.

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These tests may indicate slow degradation of the myelin sheath.

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These tests may indicate CNS damage.

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These tests may indicate defective effectors and receptors.

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