Reflex arcs Practice Questions
20 free Reflex arcs practice questions for the Physiology, each with the correct answer and a detailed explanation. Open any question below, or take the full set as an interactive quiz.
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- Q1. A reflex arc consists of all of the following components EXCEPT:
- Q2. The simplest type of reflex arc that contains only one synapse is called:
- Q3. Which reflex is an example of a monosynaptic reflex?
- Q4. The receptor involved in the stretch reflex is the:
- Q5. In a reflex arc, the integration center is located in the:
- Q6. The withdrawal reflex is classified as:
- Q7. Which neuron carries impulses from the receptor to the central nervous system in a reflex arc?
- Q8. The effector in a somatic reflex arc is usually a:
- Q9. Which reflex helps maintain posture and muscle tone?
- Q10. The crossed extensor reflex is functionally important because it:
- Q11. Which component of the reflex arc determines the speed of the reflex response?
- Q12. The afferent limb of a reflex arc ends in the:
- Q13. Which reflex involves inhibition of the muscle that is being stretched?
- Q14. Reciprocal inhibition in reflex action refers to:
- Q15. Which reflex is mediated entirely at the spinal level without brain involvement?
- Q16. Damage to the sensory limb of a reflex arc will result in:
- Q17. Which reflex is an example of a protective reflex?
- Q18. The motor neuron of a spinal reflex exits the spinal cord through the:
- Q19. Which factor increases the strength of a reflex response?
- Q20. A reflex that involves internal organs and smooth muscle is classified as: