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 ...

What Is the Nervous System? Your nervous system is your body's main communication system. It sends messages from your brain to the rest of your body and helps you respond to changes inside and ...

Exploring the Human Nervous System (1963), produced by Churchill Films in collaboration with the National Committee for ...

Hiccups, a common involuntary reflex, are usually temporary and harmless. They arise from diaphragm contractions and can be triggered by eating habits ...

In order to evaluate whether the response of a reflex vagal stimulation (oculo-cardiac reflex:OCR) is influenced by the ANS tone (sympathetic or parasympathetic dominance) and stages of alertness ...

The autonomic nervous system controls your body's vital functions ... eye movements, certain reflexes, among other checks. The typical neurological exam will include a general physical assessment ...

spinal reflexes, cranial nerve function and pain sensitivity. Based on the examination, the problem can be traced to, for example, a specific area of the brain, the peripheral nervous system or part ...