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Biology · Paper 2 · Foundation + Higher · B5

Reflex actions and synapses

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Protection without a conscious decision

A reflex is a rapid, automatic response. It does not require the conscious part of the brain to decide first. For example, withdrawing a hand from a harmful stimulus reduces damage. The brain can still receive information about what happened.

Heat stimulates the receptor in the skin.

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Foundation + Higher · B5. Nine core lessons, followed by four labelled Higher Tier lessons.

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