Reflex
Reflex Maintain homeostasis Automatic action Maintain balance and posture Brain reflex center in brain stem Class: Development: innate & acquire Response: somatic & visceral Complexity of circuit: mono & polysynaptic Processing site: spinal & cranial Polysynaptic: Golgi tendon Monitor tension during contraction Prevent tear or break of tendon Stimulate receptor when stretch to dangerous degree Greater tension greater inhibitory effect on motor neurons Withdrawal Move affected part away from stimulus Flexor contract Extensor relax Crossed extensor Contralateral + flexor Flexor contract Extensor relax Crossed extensor occurs simultaneously同时发生, excitatory interneurons stimulate extensor, inhibitory interneurons relax flexor, leg straighten support shift in weight Reflex assessment Babinski Dorsiflexion, plantar flexion, spreading of toes Occur...