The exercise pressor reflex (EPR) is a reflexive mechanism in which blood pressure and heart rate increase in response to afferent neuron activation by skeletal muscle contraction. Patients with ...

The patellar reflex, often demonstrated by a doctor tapping your knee with a small hammer, is a prime example of a stretch reflex. This seemingly simple action triggers a complex neurological response ...

Background—During static exercise in normal healthy humans, reflex renal cortical vasoconstriction occurs. Muscle metaboreceptors contribute importantly to this reflex renal vasoconstriction. In ...

Gastrocolic reflex is one of your body’s natural reflexes. It signals your colon to empty food once it gets to your stomach to make room for more. But, if the reflex goes into overdrive, you may have ...

The triceps-jerk reflex, also known as the triceps reflex or elbow extension reflex, is a deep tendon reflex (DTR) elicited by tapping the triceps brachii tendon, located just proximal to the ...