Define "Reflex

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Essay

Define "reflex." What are two important reasons for assessing reflexes?

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Definitions:

Blood Pressure

The force of circulating blood on the walls of blood vessels, often measured as systolic over diastolic pressure.

Vertebral Arteries

Arteries that ascend along each side of the vertebral column, supplying blood to the brain and spinal column.

Varicose Veins

Swollen, twisted veins that typically appear in the legs and feet, often due to faulty valves in the veins.

Veins Overstretching

refers to the condition where veins are stretched beyond their normal capacity, often leading to varicose veins.