Lab Quiz #8 reflexes and questions

Question 1

what type of reflex is the achilles’ reflex?

Answer 1

somatic

Question 2

what is the normal response for the ciliospinal reflex?

Answer 2

dilation of pupils

Question 3

which cranial nerve contains the motor fibers for the puillary light reflex arc?

Answer 3

cranial nerve III (oculomotor nerve)

Question 4

which cranial nerve contains the sensory fibers for the pupillary light reflex arc?

Answer 4

cranial nerve II (optic)

Question 5

how is the ciliospinal reflex performed?

Answer 5

watch the pupils of another person as you pinch his/her neck firmly enough to cause pain

Question 6

what type of reflex is the patellar reflex?

Answer 6

somatic

Question 7

what else does autonomic reflexes involve?

Answer 7

2 motor neurons between the central nervous system and the effector

Question 8

what is the normal response of the patellar reflex?

Answer 8

leg extension at knee

Question 9

what does a negative extension involve with the babinski reflex?

Answer 9

plantar flexion at toes or nothing

Question 10

how is the pupillary reflex performed?

Answer 10

have a person sit with his/her eyes closed for one minute. as they open eyes, flash bright light into them and note the change in size of pupils.

Question 11

which reflex would you:

1) count your partner’s pulse when he/she is sitting down and record results
2) while continuing to hold partner’s wrist to feel pulse have them exert firm pressure on their eyeballs and immediately count their pulse and record rate.

Answer 11

oculocardiac reflex

Question 12

what is the procedure of the patellar refle knex?

Answer 12

have a student sit in chair and cross legs, relax and close their eyes. tap skin over the patellar tendon with a rubber hammer.

Question 13

what is the procedure of the oculocardiac reflex?

Answer 13

1) count your partner’s pulse when he/she is sitting down and record results
2) while continuing to hold partner’s wrist to feel pulse have them exert firm pressure on their eyeballs and immediately count their pulse and record rate.

Question 14

who should demonstrate a positive babinski reflex/

Answer 14

children under 1.5

Question 15

what is the normal response for the pupillary light reflex/

Answer 15

pupils restrict

Question 16

which reflex would the student removes shoe and sock from right foot. other person takes tip of rubber mallet and runs it on sole of foot firmly in upward movement from the heel to the arch?

Answer 16

babinski reflex

Question 17

what else does somatic reflexes involve?

Answer 17

a single motor neuron from the central nervous system to the effector.

Question 18

what is the normal response of the achilles’ reflex?

Answer 18

plantar flexon at ankle/foot

Question 19

which cranial nerve contains the motor fibers for oculocardiac reflex arc?

Answer 19

cranial nerve X (vagus)

Question 20

what are the two motor neurons that autonomic reflexes involve?

Answer 20

one preganglionic neuron and one postgangliotic neuron

Question 21

what are the methods that are used to test the functions of the cerebellar? (5) (STCCS)

Answer 21

1) stretch both arm to the side and snap fingers of both hands
2) turn to side and looking straight ahead, walk a straight line placing one foot directly in front of the other foot.
3) close your eyes and touch your nose with your index finger of your left hand
4) close your eyes and touch your nose with the index finger of your right hand
5) stand erect and move the heel of your right foot first up and then down the shin of your left leg

Question 22

what type of reflex is the pupillary light reflex?

Answer 22

autonomic

Question 23

which reflex do you have a person sit with his/her eyes closed for one minute. as they open eyes, flash bright light into them and note the change in size of pupils?

Answer 23

the pupillary light reflex

Question 24

what does somatic reflexes involve the activation of?

Answer 24

skeletal muscle as the effector

Question 25

what type of reflex is the ciliospinal reflex?

Answer 25

autonomic

Question 26

what is the normal response for the oculocardiac reflex?

Answer 26

an slowing pulse with pressure

Question 27

which reflex would you have a standing subject rest one knee on chair and relax their leg muscles. while lab partner bends (dorsiflexes) the foot to stretch the gastrocnemius muscle, tap the skin over achilles’ tendon with a rubber hammer?

Answer 27

achilles reflex

Question 28

which reflex do you have a student sit in chair and cross legs, relax and close their eyes. tap skin over the patellar tendon with a rubber hammer?

Answer 28

patellar reflex

Question 29

how is the babinski reflex performed?

Answer 29

student removes shoe and sock from right foot. other person takes tip of rubber mallet and runs it on sole of foot firmly in upward movement from the heel to the arch.

Question 30

what does a positive extension involve with the babinski reflex?

Answer 30

extension of big toe (possible fanning of toes)

Question 31

what is the procedure for the achilles’ reflex?

Answer 31

have a standing subject rest one knee on chair and relax their leg muscles. while lab partner bends (dorsiflexes) the foot to stretch the gastrocnemius muscle, tap the skin over achilles’ tendon with a rubber hammer.

Question 32

what type of reflex is the oculocardiac reflex?

Answer 32

autonomic

Question 33

which cranial nerve contains the sensory fibers for the oculocardiac reflex?

Answer 33

cranial nerve V (trigeminal)

Question 34

what does an autonomic reflex involve the activation of?

Answer 34

a visceral effector such as a gland, smooth muscle or cardiac muscle

Question 35

what does the activation of skeletal muscle in somatic reflexes result in?

Answer 35

movement of a body part

Question 36

what reflex do you watch the pupils of another person as you pinch his/her neck firmly enough to cause pain?

Answer 36

ciliospinal reflex

Question 37

is it normal for an adult to be positive or negative for the babinski reflex?

Answer 37

negative