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Reflex Arcs – The Shortcut Path

Understand how reflex arcs allow fast responses by bypassing the brain.

Module

Nervous System & Coordination

Age

Age 10

Duration

10 min

Questions

5

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  1. Question 1

    Multiple choice

    In a reflex arc, which organ processes the reflex signal instead of the brain?

  2. Question 2

    Multiple choice

    What is the correct order of a reflex arc?

  3. Question 3

    Multiple choice

    Why is it important that some reflexes bypass the brain?

  4. Question 4

    True or false

    Even though a reflex happens without thinking, the brain is still informed of the reflex after it occurs.

  5. Question 5

    Matching

    Match each step of a reflex arc to its description.

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