Which reflex is responsible for maintaining posture?

Practice Questions

Q1
Which reflex is responsible for maintaining posture?
  1. Stretch reflex
  2. Withdrawal reflex
  3. Crossed extensor reflex
  4. Pupillary reflex

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Which reflex is responsible for maintaining posture?
  • Step 1: Understand that our body needs to stay balanced and upright, which is called posture.
  • Step 2: Know that muscles work together to help us maintain this posture.
  • Step 3: Learn about the stretch reflex, which is a quick response of muscles when they are stretched.
  • Step 4: Realize that when a muscle is stretched, the stretch reflex tells it to contract to keep us stable.
  • Step 5: Conclude that the stretch reflex helps adjust muscle tension to maintain our posture.
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