What Is a Characteristic of a Reflex Action

question 42

Multiple Choice

What is a characteristic of a reflex action?

• A) Reflex actions are involuntary motor responses.
• B) Reflex actions require conscious thought.
• C) Reflex actions control the interpretation of sensory signals.
• D) Reflex actions are spontaneous.
• E) Reflex actions involve five types of neurons.

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Definitions:

Domoic Acid

A neurotoxin produced by certain types of algae that can accumulate in shellfish, leading to amnesic shellfish poisoning in humans.

Hippocampus

A critical structure within the brain's temporal lobe, associated with the formation of memories and spatial navigation.

Steroid Hormones

Lipid-soluble hormones derived from cholesterol that regulate a variety of physiological functions including metabolism, immune response, and reproduction.

Cholesterol

A type of lipid that is essential for the formation of cell membranes, production of hormones, and synthesis of vitamin D, among other functions.