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7 Facts About Human Reflexes

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7 Facts About Human Reflexes
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7 FACTS ABOUT HUMAN REFLEXES

Romana D'Souza
Updated on Apr 08, 2015, 07:00 IST


Reflexes are involuntary or automatic actions that your body does in response to
something. Reflexes occur with us even having to think about them. There are
different types of reflexes and every person has them. In fact, humans are born
with most of them.

Reflexes protect the body from things that can harm it. For example, if you
touch a hot stove, a reflex makes you immediately withdraw your hand before the
message even gets to your brain.

Here are some fascinating facts about human reflexes.

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Reflexes are involuntary or automatic actions that your body does in response to
something. Reflexes occur with us even having to think about them. There are
different types of reflexes and every person has them. In fact, humans are born
with most of them.
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Reflexes are involuntary or automatic actions that your body does in response to
something. Reflexes occur with us even having to think about them. There are
different types of reflexes and every person has them. In fact, humans are born
with most of them.

7 Facts about Human Reflexes Primitive reflexes are reflexes in babies that last
for a few months a... Read More

7 Facts about Human Reflexes

Primitive reflexes are reflexes in babies that last for a few months after they
have been born. An example of a primitive reflex is when you put an object in a
baby’s hand and the baby automatically grips it. 

For More: What Are Reflexes?

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7 Facts about Human Reflexes Conditioned reflexes are reflexes we learn through
habit, as some path... Read More

7 Facts about Human Reflexes

Conditioned reflexes are reflexes we learn through habit, as some pathways in
the nervous system are utilised frequently. Conditioned reflexes help us perform
actions such as holding a cup or playing basketball without thinking. 

For More: How to Improve Your Reflexes

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7 Facts about Human Reflexes Some experts believe that yawning is a territorial
reflex, an action t... Read More

7 Facts about Human Reflexes

Some experts believe that yawning is a territorial reflex, an action that serves
to make the body appear larger by stretching out the arms and opening the mouth.
When humans witness animals yawning, our reaction is to become conscious of the
creature’s teeth and fighting potential.

For More: The Mystery of Yawning

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7 Facts about Human Reflexes The mammalian diving reflex is a phenomenon that
allows a person to re... Read More

7 Facts about Human Reflexes

The mammalian diving reflex is a phenomenon that allows a person to remain
underwater for extended periods of time. This reflex is greatly exhibited in
aquatic mammals, but has also been reported in humans. The mammalian diving
reflex is triggered only when cold water contacts the face.

When a person’s face hits cold water, the diving reflex is immediately triggered
in an effort to maximise oxygen output. The heart rate of the person slows down
by 10-25 percent and their blood flow is constricted to their extremities.

This reflex helps prevent drowning and functions even if the person is
unconscious before falling into the water. 

For More: 5 Reasons Swimming Is the Perfect Workout for Weight Loss

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7 Facts about Human Reflexes Post-micturition convulsion syndrome, also known as
pee shivers, is a ... Read More

7 Facts about Human Reflexes

Post-micturition convulsion syndrome, also known as pee shivers, is a phenomenon
wherein a person feels a shiver run down their spine after urinating. Pee
shivers are rather mysterious and are not fully understood by scientists. At
present, there is no proven explanation for the phenomenon, although it has
frequently been reported by men and a small percentage of women.

For More: Why Cold Weather Makes You Urinate More Often

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7 Facts about Human Reflexes Brain-dead people continue to have certain
reflexes. One of these is t... Read More

7 Facts about Human Reflexes

Brain-dead people continue to have certain reflexes. One of these is the Lazarus
Sign, wherein a patient raises his arms up in the air and folds them over his
chest like an Egyptian mummy. This reflex is commonly preceded by trembling and
goose bumps. 

For More: Healthmeup’s Top 10: Human Body Facts

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7 Facts about Human Reflexes Goose bumps materialise on a person’s skin when
it’s cold or they expe... Read More

7 Facts about Human Reflexes

Goose bumps materialise on a person’s skin when it’s cold or they experience a
powerful emotional reaction like fear, melancholy, pleasure, awe, or sexual
arousal. Goose bumps get their name from geese. The feathers of geese grow from
stores in the epidermis which are like human follicles. When feathers are
plucked, the goose’s skin develops protrusions. These protrusions resemble the
human phenomenon.

For More: The Mystery behind Goose Bumps

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