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- gag reflex
n : normal reflex consisting of retching; may be produced by touching the soft palate in the back of the mouth
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reflex(a) : without volition or conscious control; "the automatic shrinking of the pupils of the eye in strong light"; "a reflex knee jerk"; "sneezing is reflexive"
reflex arc : the neural path of a reflex
reflex : an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus
micturition reflex : relaxation of the urethral sphincter in response to increased pressure in the bladder
pharyngeal reflex : normal reflex consisting of retching; may be produced by touching the soft palate in the back of the mouth
pilomotor reflex : reflex erection of hairs of the skin in response to cold or emotional stress or skin irritation
plantar reflex : flexion of the toes when the sole of the foot is stroked firmly on the outer side from the heel to the front in persons over the age of 2 years; under 2 years the results should be extension of the toes (Babinski reflex)
rooting reflex : reflex consisting of head-turning and sucking movements elicited in a normal infant by gently stroking the side of the mouth of cheek
stretch reflex : reflex contraction of a muscle when an attached tendon is pulled; important in maintaining erect posture
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