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Describe the activities involved in simple reflex response when a student is pricked by a thorn

While playing, a student was pricked by a thorn on the hand. The student screamed and quickly withdrew the hand from the thorn. Describe the activities that led to the withdrawal of the hand from the thorn. (20 marks)


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Activities that lead to withdrawal of the hand from a thorn/hot object

Simple reflex response process

  • A reflex is a simple automatic response to a stimuli;
  • When the student is pricked, the pain receptors; in the finger are stimulated; generating an impulse;
  • The impulse is transmitted; to the sensory neuron; 
  • The sensory neuron transmits the...



Reception, response and coordination questions