Questions and Topics We Can Help You To Answer;

1. Compare and contrast the reflex pathways of the Achilles and patellar tendon reflexes.
   2.    Identify published normal latencies for the Achilles and patellar tendon reflexes.
   3.    How would a conscious response that includes voluntarily moving a muscle in response to a sound stimulus (voluntary “reflex” response) differ from a true reflex arc?
   4.    Write hypotheses related to learning outcomes 3 and 4. For each, your hypothesis (prediction) should be a simple, easily testable statement (EX: Drinking caffeine will cause heart rate to increase.).  Follow your hypothesis with a couple of separate sentences that support your prediction (remember to identify the sources used for your supporting information). The following questions may help you.
   a.    How will the reflex latency of the Achilles and patellar tendon reflexes compare to one another?  (HINT: Look for normal published values for each reflex’s latency!)
   b.    How will the reflex latency of the patellar tendon reflex compare with the response time of a voluntary knee-jerk?  (HINT: Compare the pathway used for neural signaling from the stimulus to the muscular response.)