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1
Q

Supraspinal reflexes are complex motor reflexes mediated by what?

A

BRAIN CENTERS (Above the spine)

2
Q

Name the reflex which keeps your vision stabilized when you move your head (esp when walking or running)?

A

VOR VESTIBULO-OCULAR REFLEX

3
Q

Can the stretch reflex of the calf muscles be influenced by supraspinal influences?

A

YES

4
Q

What would rapid dorsiflexion of the foot as a result of ground irregularities cause in the triceps surae?

A

STRONG STRETCH REFLEX

5
Q

___________ ___________ ___________ are clusters of neurons that coordinate muscle recruitment with fixed action patterns.

A

CENTRAL PATTERN GENERATORS

CPGs

6
Q

What do CPGs reduce?

A

COMPUTATIONAL LOAD OF REPETITIVE MOVEMENTS

on the brain

7
Q

What do CPGs control?

A

CHEWING
SWALLOWING
BREATHING
WALKING