PHYS 261 (HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY) FINAL LAB NOTES (REFLEX ARC PHYSIOLOGY) EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% PASS 2026 EDITION

PHYS 261 (HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY)
FINAL LAB NOTES (REFLEX ARC
PHYSIOLOGY) EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% PASS 2026 EDITION




Sympathetic Nervous System - ANS The division of the autonomic nervous system
responsible for the salivary reflex.



Sympathetic Nervous System - ANS The division of the autonomic nervous system
responsible for the ciliospinal reflex.



Parasympathetic Nervous System - ANS The division of the autonomic nervous system
responsible for the pupillary light reflex.



Bladder - ANS Organ involved in the micturition (urinitation) reflex.



Rectum - ANS Organ involved in the defecation reflex.



Carotid Artery - ANS Organ involved in the carotid sinus reflex.



Importance of Reflexes - ANS Include:

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, o So we don't hurt ourselves or die.

o So we can test for spinal cord or nerve injuries.



Autonomic Reflex - ANS A.K.A. Visceral Reflex.



Autonomic Reflex - ANS Reflex utilized by the autonomic nervous system.



Autonomic Reflex - ANS Individuals are usually not aware of them since it's automatic.



Examples of Autonomic Reflex - ANS o Activation of Cardiac Muscle

o Activation of Smooth Muscle

o Activation of Glands



Example of Autonomic Reflex - ANS Activation of Cardiac Muscle



Example of Autonomic Reflex - ANS Activation of Smooth Muscle



Example of Autonomic Reflex - ANS Activation of Glands



Types of Autonomic Reflex - ANS o Pupillary Reflex

o Ciliospinal Reflex

o Salivary Reflex



Somatic Reflexes - ANS Utilized by the somatic nervous system.




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