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Lid reflex
Closure of eyelids resulting from direct corneal stimulation. This reflex is mediated by the fifth cranial nerve.
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Letdown reflex
The movement of breast milk from the alveoli into the lactiferous ducts in response to oxytocin-stimulated contractions. The reflex may be stimulated by suckling or by infant crying. Stimulation of the nipple increases the secretion of oxytocin and this technique may be used to stimulate contraction of the postpartum uterus.
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Lacrimal reflex
Secretion of fluid resulting from irritation of the corneal conjunctiva.
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Labyrinthine righting reflex
A reflex, especially a postural reflex, resulting from stimulation of receptors in the semicircular ducts, utricle, and saccule of the inner ear. This reflex helps orient the head in space and to the rest of the body.
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Knee-jerk reflex
Extension of the leg resulting from percussion of the patellar tendon. This is one of the myotatic or stretch reflexes important in maintaining posture. An unintentional leg twitch caused by the abrupt contraction of muscles when the tendon just below the kneecap is swiftly struck with a percussion hammer.
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Irradiation reflex
The spreading of reflexes through the central nervous system whereby impulses entering the cord in one segment activate motor neurons located in many segments.
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Intrasegmental reflex
Reflex that involves only a single segment of the spinal cord.
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Intersegmental reflex
A reflex involving several segments of the spinal cord.
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Interscapular reflex
A scapular muscular contraction following percussion or stimulus between the scapulae.
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Inhibition reflex
The prevention of a reflex action, as inhibiting a sneeze by pressure on a facial nerve as it passes just under the upper lip.
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