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Simple reflex
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Complex organisms have a nervous system that triggers this response | Stimulus Receptor Coordinator Effector Response |
| which systems is the nervous system made of | The central and peripheral |
| PNS contains | The receptors sensory and motor neurones |
| CNS contains | The coordination centres such as the brain and spine |
| What is a reflex | This a rapid and automatic response to a stimulus Reflexes are involuntary |
| How can reflexes be helpful | These protect any damage being dealt to the body tissues and could help escape predators |
| Simple reflex involves 3 neurons | Sensory neuron Relay neuron Motor neuron |
| What is the sensory neuron | This detects the stimulus and sends an impulse to the spinal cord |
| What is the relay neuron | Located in the central nervous system and connects the sensory neurone to the motor neurone |
| What is the motor neurone | This carries the impulse to an effector which responds |