Nerve and Muscle Physiology

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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  1. Q1. A reflex arc consists of all of the following components EXCEPT:
  2. Q2. The simplest type of reflex arc that contains only one synapse is called:
  3. Q3. Which reflex is an example of a monosynaptic reflex?
  4. Q4. The receptor involved in the stretch reflex is the:
  5. Q5. In a reflex arc, the integration center is located in the:
  6. Q6. The withdrawal reflex is classified as:
  7. Q7. Which neuron carries impulses from the receptor to the central nervous system in a reflex arc?
  8. Q8. The effector in a somatic reflex arc is usually a:
  9. Q9. Which reflex helps maintain posture and muscle tone?
  10. Q10. The crossed extensor reflex is functionally important because it:
  11. Q11. Which component of the reflex arc determines the speed of the reflex response?
  12. Q12. The afferent limb of a reflex arc ends in the:
  13. Q13. Which reflex involves inhibition of the muscle that is being stretched?
  14. Q14. Reciprocal inhibition in reflex action refers to:
  15. Q15. Which reflex is mediated entirely at the spinal level without brain involvement?
  16. Q16. Damage to the sensory limb of a reflex arc will result in:
  17. Q17. Which reflex is an example of a protective reflex?
  18. Q18. The motor neuron of a spinal reflex exits the spinal cord through the:
  19. Q19. Which factor increases the strength of a reflex response?
  20. Q20. A reflex that involves internal organs and smooth muscle is classified as: