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20 August, 12:03

List the 5 basic elements of a reflex arc.

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  1. 20 August, 12:12
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    Five basic element of reflex arc are receptor, sensory neuron, integration center, effector and motor neuron.

    Explanation:

    Reflex arc may be defined as the neural pathway of reflex action. Reflex may be defined as a response against a particular stimulus that returns the body to homeostasis.

    Five basic elements of reflex arc are as follows:

    Receptor: Receptor is present at the end of a sensory neuron and they respond against a stimuli.

    Sensory neuron: The neuron carries nerve impulse from the receptor to the brain or spinal cord.

    Integration center: This center consists of more than one synapse in brain or spinal cord.

    Motor neuron: This neuron conducts nerve impulse from the central nervous system to the effector organ.

    Effector: Effector respond against a nerve impulse and may contract or secrete a product depending upon the effect.
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