Reflex arc Reflex actions There are three main types of neuron: sensory, motor and relay. These different types of neurons work together in a reflex action .

Pulling your hand away from a hot object, blinking because it's very bright or kicking when someone taps the tendon below your kneecap - these are all innate reflex actions. They happen rapidly ...

Spinal Reflex Arcs The act of micturition is an autonomic reflex at the level of the spinal cord. This reflex also helps to complete micturition when the act is voluntarily initiated, or when it ...

A collaborative team of scientists identifies sensory neurons that control fainting. These findings lay the groundwork for the dissection of other cardiovascular reflex arcs involving the heart and ...