Reflex arc facts for kids
The path a signal of a reflex takes is called reflex arc. In many higher animals the nerve cells responsible for reflexes are not located in the brain, but in the spinal cord. This way, reflexes can be processed faster. Nerve cells in the brain still get feedback that the reflex action occurred.
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In Spanish: Arco reflejo para niños
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