If a Doctor Attempts to Trigger the Patellar Tendon Reflex

question 8

Multiple Choice

If a doctor attempts to trigger the patellar tendon reflex and a lack of response occurs,what are potential regions where pathology might exist?

• A)the brain
• B)the knee
• C)the spinal cord
• D)the knee and spinal cord
• E)the knee and the brain

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Definitions:

Parasympathetic

Relates to the part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for conserving energy and slowing down the body's responses, in contrast to the sympathetic nervous system, which stimulates activities.

Adrenal Glands

Endocrine glands, located on top of each kidney, that secrete hormones and affect metabolism.

Synaptic Cleft

The space between neurons.

Neurons

Nerve cells.