Reflexes are involuntary and nearly instantaneous movements in response to a stimulus or trigger. In humans‚ there are different types of reflexes. These are stretch reflexes‚ cranial nerve reflexes‚ primitive reflexes‚ and cranial nervous system reflexes. Stretch reflexes‚ which are often called deep tendon reflexes‚ provide information on the integrity of the central nervous system and peripheral nervous system. Generally‚ decreased reflexes indicate a peripheral problem‚ while lively
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Classifications of reflexes A) Primitive reflexes and genetic sub-programs 1. Reflex responses to light touch: Light touch produces a variety of reflex responses‚ depending upon the area stimulated and the age of the individual. The motor responses are most marked in the early months of life. Grasp reflex (palmar and plantar): Light touch of the palm or sole produces reflex flexion of the fingers or toes. The most effective way to elicit the reflex is to
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Infant Reflexes Rooting Reflex Rooting reflex is present at birth and assists in breastfeeding. However‚ this reflex will disappear at around four months. An infant will turn his head toward anything that touches his cheeks or mouth. He will search for the objects by turning his head and opening his mouth to follow the ‘root’. This reflex helps the infant search for the breast or bottle to start feeding. Moro Reflex The Moro reflex is present at birth and disappears in about two months of
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Overview and Reflection of Learning: Somatic Psychology Have you ever heard the expression: “its all in your head?” This expression exemplifies the common perception of the mind and body as two distinct entities; in actuality‚ they are both integral parts of our being which mutually impact one another. There is a wealth of evidence of the reciprocal impacts if the mind and body‚ yet we continue conceptualizing them as disparate entities (see Aposhyan‚ 2004. Hartley‚ 2004 & Staunton‚ 2002.).
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with Complication of Autonomic Dysreflexia Ashley Audette‚ Shelby LeBel‚ and Jocelyn Neufeld Nurs 361 Nursing of Adults Sandra Fritz and JoDee Wentzel March 14‚ 2014 Autonomic dysreflexia is a complication of spinal cord injuries. “It is a massive‚ uncompensated cardiovascular reaction mediated by the sympathetic nervous system” (Lewis‚ 2014‚ p.1784). There are many factors that need to be explored in relation to the complication of autonomic dysreflexia in spinal
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Chapter 16 The Autonomic Nervous System Sympathetic (Thoraco-lumbar) division Parasympathetic (Cranial-sacral) division Somatic Motor vs Visceral Motor ■ ■ ■ ■ Somatic motor is directed from cortical levels to skeletal muscles and is voluntary. Visceral motor is directed from hypothalamus and midbrain and is involuntary‚ but has input from cortex and thalamus. Somatic lower motor neuron is in ventral horn of gray matter and neurotransmitter at skeletal muscle is Ach. Visceral motor comes from
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Research somatics. Choose an approach that fits into somatics and research it. (Example Alexander Technique). Choose a minimum of 5 points to explain the theory and practice. How does this approach connect to dance? Chosen approach: Ideokinesis - idea (ideo) and movement (kinesis) Ideokinesis uses imagery and visualizations to improve posture and movement itself. Dictionary definition: ideokinesis is the process of using mental imagery to “affect the body’s postural alignment in order to bring
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* Difference in Somatic and Autonomic Nervous System * The somatic nervous system consists of nerves that provide VOLUNTARY control over skeletal muscles * The autonomic nervous system exerts INVOLUNTARY control over the contraction of smooth muscle‚ cardiac muscle‚ and glandular activity. * Basic function of the Sympathetic VS Parasympathetic Systems * Sympathetic system= “fight of flight” * Parasympathetic system= “rest and digest” * Both autonomic branches are required
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1. Differentiate between the somatic nervous system and the ANS. Somatic nervous system includes all of the neural pathways (neurons) that result in voluntary actions‚ basically anything that you can tell your brain to do like move your arm or stick out your tongue. The autonomic nervous system includes all of the neural pathways that result in involuntary actions‚ like your brain telling your eyes to blink or your intestines to contract‚ basically anything that you cannot control. 2. Describe
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1 THE AUTONOMIC NERVOUS SYSTEM: UNDERSTANDING THE ESSENTIALS (v2013‚ long sheet) Lecturer: D.G. Simbulan‚ Jr.‚ PhD ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------Outline: I. Introduction II. Comparison between the somatic and autonomic nervous systems III. Anatomical and Physiological features of ANS IV. Metabolism of Neurotransmitters; Main form of removal from synaptic cleft/ junctional
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