What Is a Reflex Action? Make a Labeled Sketch of the Spinal

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Essay

What is a reflex action? Make a labeled sketch of the spinal cord and related structures that describes the functioning of the withdrawal reflex.

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Definitions:

Mechanoreceptors

Specialized sensory cells or nerve endings that respond to mechanical stimuli such as pressure, vibration, and stretch.

Hair Cells

Specialized sensory cells found in the inner ear that convert sound vibrations into electrical signals that the brain can interpret.

Sound Volume

The perceived loudness of a sound, typically measured in decibels.