Scratch reflex

SCRATCH REFLEX / MULTISYNAPTIC REFLEX

  • Initiated by combination of tactile and pain receptor organ.
  • Afferent enters the spinal cord and end in internuncial neurons.
  • Preventive reflex helps to remove the irritating stimuli from skin (dorsal lateral surface of the thorax and neck ) with one rear limb and out affecting the posture of the animal. 
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