Question

Why Reflex action will not occur,if dorsal root is cut?

Answer 1

The reason why reflex action will not occur,if dorsal root is cut i as follows:

• The dorsal root is an emerging root from spinal cord. This contains cell bodies.
• The function of cell bodies of sensory neurons is transferring information from periphery to spinal cord.
• Reflex action occurs through the path of reflex arcs where dorsal root plays the role of transferring information. So if dorsal root is cut, it will not occur.

Answer 2

Reason why Reflex action will not occur, if dorsal root is cut:

• Actions which are done in response to stimulus is called as reflex actions

• These actions are done in response to the stimulus which are sent through the neural path ways and then activities are done involuntarily

• Dorsal root is one of the two roots which arises from the spinal cord and it is connected to the posterior part of the spinal cord

• If the dorsal nerve is cut the reflex activities which are responsible for the normal involuntary activities do not function

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