Reflex -

: Carries the response signal away from the central nervous system to the target organ.

: The muscle or gland that carries out the response (e.g., a muscle contracting to move a limb). Key Types of Reflexes RefleX

: Transmits the electrical impulse from the receptor toward the central nervous system (the spinal cord). : Carries the response signal away from the

: Detects the stimulus (e.g., heat, pressure, or a pinprick). RefleX

The pathway followed by the nerve impulses during a reflex action is called the . In a typical spinal reflex, this pathway usually consists of five core components: