Reflexes - Physiopedia Reflexes are the body’s intrinsic stimulus-response systems for maintaining homeostasis, and when performed and interpreted correctly are the most objective evidence within the neurological screen to localise the lesion to specific structures within the nervous system
Deep Tendon Reflexes | Stanford Medicine 25 | Stanford Medicine The reflex exam is fundamental to the neurological exam and important to locating upper versus lower motor neuron lesions There are five deep tendon reflexes and a number of superficial and visceral reflexes covered here
List of reflexes - Wikipedia A list of reflexes in humans Abdominal reflex Accommodation reflex — coordinated changes in the vergence, lens shape and pupil size when looking at a distant object after a near object Acoustic reflex or attenuation reflex — contraction of the stapedius and tensor tympani muscles in the middle ear in response to high sound intensities
Types of Reflexes - GeeksforGeeks There are different types of reflexes, including a stretch reflex, Golgi tendon reflex, crossed extensor reflex, and a withdrawal reflex Reflexes are a protective mechanism that helps prevent injuries by triggering immediate responses to potentially harmful situations
Reflex | Physiology, Definition, Types Examples | Britannica Reflexes include not only such simple acts as chewing, swallowing, blinking, the knee jerk, and the scratch reflex, but also stepping, standing, and mating Built up into complex patterns of many coordinated muscular actions, reflexes form the basis of much instinctive behaviour in animals
Reflexes – Basic Human Physiology Reflexes can be spinal or cranial, depending on the nerves and central components that are involved The body uses both spinal and cranial reflexes to rapidly respond to important stimuli