A conditioned acquired reflex is also called an acquired reflex. Vomiting and salivation are examples of a conditioned acquired reflex. Explore... View Article
An unlearned response, which occurs naturally and spontaneously in response to an unconditioned stimulus is called an unconditioned acquired... View Article
A type of reflex arc, which comprises a sensory and a motor neuron with only one synapse, is termed as a monosynaptic reflex. It provides direct... View Article
It is a monosynaptic reflex action, where two neurons, a sensory and a motor neuron are involved. Explore More: Reflex Actions Stay tuned... View Article
A type of reflex arc, which comprises one or more interneurons connecting the afferent and efferent signals are termed as poly synaptic reflex.... View Article
Knee-jerk is an example of monosynaptic reflex action. This action occurs, when you hit it because the tap below the knee causes the thigh muscle... View Article
The knee-jerk reflex is mediated by the L3, L4 and L5 nerve roots. Explore More: Reflex Actions Stay tuned with BYJU’S to learn more about... View Article
The reflex that is under the control of a stimulus is termed the acquired reflex. Explore More: Reflex Actions Stay tuned with BYJU’S to... View Article
The decrease or absence of reflex indicates the injury in the reflex arc and other nerve disorder, which results in nerve functioning. Explore... View Article
Yes. Knee-jerk reflex protects the body. Knee-jerk is a reflex of sensitivity, which helps maintain posture and balance, allowing one to keep... View Article
Yes. Blinking of the eye is an example of simple reflex. Explore More: Reflex Actions Stay tuned with BYJU’S to learn more about reflex... View Article
Irritation of the conjunctiva and cornea stimulate receptors are termed as lacrimation reflex. Explore More: Reflex Actions Stay tuned with... View Article
Yes. The knee-jerk reflex involves the brain. Knee-jerk refers to a sudden kicking movement of the lower leg. Explore More: Reflex Actions... View Article
A stimulation of pain receptors in the skin initiates a withdrawal reflex, which is an example of polysynaptic reflex. Explore More: Reflex... View Article
Monosynaptic reflexes are faster compared to polysynaptic reflexes. This is because of the type of sensory fiber that carries information.... View Article
Fat digestion is a complex process that takes time and requires a functioning liver, pancreas, stomach, small intestine and other digestive... View Article
Digestion is a vital process, which is a combination of both mechanical or physical and chemical processes. Mechanical or physical process--... View Article
During the chemical digestion process, a series of chemical reactions occurs in the stomach with the action of the gastric juices and enzymes.... View Article
No. Frogs do not have two lungs. The respiratory surfaces of the frog includes: The skin The lungs The lining of the mouth Explore More:... View Article
The process of digestion is generally carried out in a series of reactions of food with the digestive organs, hormones and juices. This initial... View Article
