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What type of reflex can protect the foot when a painful stimulus is sensed? a. stretch reflex b. gag reflex c. withdrawal reflex d. corneal reflex

Name: Problem 25, Chapter 14: Anatomy & Physiology
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   What type of reflex can protect the foot when a painful stimulus is sensed?
a. stretch reflex
b. gag reflex
c. withdrawal reflex
d. corneal reflex

Anatomy & Physiology

J. Gordon Betts,… 1st Edition

Chapter 14, Problem 25

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Withdrawal Reflex

The withdrawal reflex is a protective mechanism that causes a body part to rapidly retract from a painful or noxious stimulus. This reflex helps prevent tissue damage by removing the body part from exposure to potential injury.

Nociception

Nociception is the physiological process by which harmful or painful stimuli are detected by specialized sensory receptors. This process triggers neural signals that can initiate reflex arcs, such as the withdrawal reflex, to protect the body from damage.

Reflex Arc

The reflex arc is a neural pathway that controls an immediate, involuntary motor response to a sensory stimulus. It involves sensory receptors, afferent pathways to the spinal cord or brain, an integration center where processing occurs, and efferent pathways that activate the appropriate muscles.

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