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The Reflex Arc — Tap to Explore

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This diagram covers The Reflex Arc — Tap to Explore within Reflex Arc for GCSE Biology. Topic 3: Reflex Arc It is section 3 of 15 in this topic. Focus on the labels, the relationships between parts, and the explanation that turns the diagram into an exam-ready answer.

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Section 3 of 15

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Key Facts The Reflex Arc Pathway Reflex Actions: Automatic Responses Required Practical: Measuring Reaction Time (RPA7)

Practice Questions for Reflex Arc

Which word best describes a reflex action?

A. Voluntary
B. Involuntary
C. Conscious
D. Deliberate

1 markfoundation

State the correct order of the reflex arc pathway from stimulus to response. Name each component.

3 marksstandard

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What is a reflex action?

A reflex is a rapid, automatic response to a stimulus that does not involve conscious thought. Reflexes protect the body from harm.

What is the reflex arc pathway?

Stimulus → Receptor → Sensory neurone → Relay neurone (in spinal cord) → Motor neurone → Effector → Response.

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The Reflex Arc Pathway