A reflex action follows this general sequence and does not involve the conscious part of the brain. This is why the response is so fast. Receptor in the skin detects a stimulus (the change in ...
Your baby's newborn reflexes – called developmental reflexes or primitive reflexes – are survival instincts triggered by their central nervous system. A reflex can be a spontaneous movement ...
Recent research has focused on the mechanisms that regulate cardiovascular responses during physical activity, particularly the role of the autonomic nervous system and various reflexes that help ...
Patients always first undergo a neurological examination assessing their mental alertness, movements, postural reactions, spinal reflexes, cranial nerve function and pain sensitivity. Based on the ...
It's usually caused by conditions that affect the central nervous system, which is responsible for controlling muscle movement and reflexes. Spasticity is a symptom of conditions, like multiple ...
Babinski telescoping reflex hammer is designed for testing reflexes and the nervous system. It is equipped with a pointed end piece for testing nervous system response and a rubber head for reflex ...