Difference between revisions of "Reflex"
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A '''reflex''' [[action]], also known as a reflex, is an involuntary and nearly [[instantaneous]] movement in [[response]] to a [[stimulus]]. In most [[contexts]], in particular those involving [[humans]], reflex [[actions]] are mediated via the reflex arc; this is not always true in other [[animals]], nor does it apply to casual uses of the term 'reflex'. | A '''reflex''' [[action]], also known as a reflex, is an involuntary and nearly [[instantaneous]] movement in [[response]] to a [[stimulus]]. In most [[contexts]], in particular those involving [[humans]], reflex [[actions]] are mediated via the reflex arc; this is not always true in other [[animals]], nor does it apply to casual uses of the term 'reflex'. | ||
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For a reflex, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reaction_time reaction time] or latency is the time from the onset of a [[stimulus]] until the [[organism]] responds. | For a reflex, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reaction_time reaction time] or latency is the time from the onset of a [[stimulus]] until the [[organism]] responds. | ||
In animals, reaction time to visual stimuli is typically 150 to 300 milliseconds.[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reflex] | In animals, reaction time to visual stimuli is typically 150 to 300 milliseconds.[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reflex] | ||
[[Category: Biology]] | [[Category: Biology]] | ||
Revision as of 23:24, 30 September 2010
Origin
Latin reflexus, past participle of reflectere to reflect
Definitions
- 1a archaic : reflected heat, light, or color
- 2a : an automatic and often inborn response to a stimulus that involves a nerve impulse passing inward from a receptor to a nerve center and thence outward to an effector (as a muscle or gland) without reaching the level of consciousness — compare habit
- b : the process that culminates in a reflex and comprises reception, transmission, and reaction —called also reflex action
- c plural : the power of acting or responding with adequate speed
- d : a way of thinking or behaving
- 3: a linguistic element (as a word or sound) or system (as writing) that is derived from a prior and especially an older element or system <boat is the reflex of Old English bāt>
Description
A reflex action, also known as a reflex, is an involuntary and nearly instantaneous movement in response to a stimulus. In most contexts, in particular those involving humans, reflex actions are mediated via the reflex arc; this is not always true in other animals, nor does it apply to casual uses of the term 'reflex'.
- Reaction time
For a reflex, reaction time or latency is the time from the onset of a stimulus until the organism responds. In animals, reaction time to visual stimuli is typically 150 to 300 milliseconds.[1]
