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16.1 Introduction A reflex is a relatively simple motor behavior reflexively driven by afferent inputs of diverse modalities. The term “reflexively” refers to the fact that this motor response is not subjected to conscious voluntary control, although it may be…
15.1 Introduction Brainstem reflexes are relatively simple motor responses organized by the brainstem and designed to enable the body to adjust rapidly to sudden changes in the environment. The laryngeal adductor reflex (LAR) is possibly one of the most crucial…