Please Define the Following Key Terms

question 63

Essay

Please define the following key terms. Show Who? What? Where? When? Why Important?
-Louis XVI

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Definitions:

Meninx

A term related to the meninges, which are the three layers of protective tissue surrounding the brain and spinal cord.

Withdrawal Reflex

An involuntary reaction to a painful or harmful stimulus that results in the quick retraction of the body part exposed to the danger, providing a protective mechanism.

Stretch Reflex

A muscle contraction in response to stretching within the muscle, designed to maintain muscle tone and posture.

Golgi Tendon Reflex

A reflex that protects tendons and muscles from excessive tension by causing muscle relaxation when force is too great, preventing damage.