Reflex arc and brain control parts

Question 1

Reflex arcs have evolved in animals because the thinking process of the brain is not fast enough for all situations. Draw a flow chart showing the path of a reflex arc.

Accepted Answer

Flowchart of Reflex Arc: $$	ext{Receptor (Sense Organ)} ightarrow 	ext{Sensory Neuron} ightarrow 	ext{Spinal Cord (Relay Neuron)} ightarrow 	ext{Motor Neuron} ightarrow 	ext{Effector (Muscle/Gland)}$$

Question 2

Identify the part of brain involved in controlling the following actions/activities: (I) Taking a walk in the garden (II) Dancing (III) Blood pressure

Accepted Answer

(I) **Cerebellum** (Hindbrain) - controls posture and balance during voluntary walking. (II) **Cerebellum** (Hindbrain) - coordinates precise voluntary muscle movements and posture. (III) **Medulla** (Hindbrain) - controls involuntary actions such as blood pressure.

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