The Part of a Reflex Arc That Detects the Stimulus

question 78

Multiple Choice

The part of a reflex arc that detects the stimulus is the:

• A)receptor
• B)CNS
• C)effector
• D)motor neuron

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Definitions:

Swallows

The act of causing or allowing something (typically food or liquid) to pass from the mouth down through the esophagus to the stomach.

Head Flexed

A position where the head is tilted or bent forward.

Fecal Impaction

A serious condition where hard, dry masses of stool become stuck in the colon or rectum, leading to symptoms like severe constipation and abdominal pain.

Digital Removal

The physical extraction or elimination of something, often medical, using fingers.