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  2. Abdominal reflex - Wikipedia

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    An abdominal reflex is a superficial neurological reflex stimulated by stroking of the abdomen around the umbilicus. It can be helpful in determining the level of a central nervous system (CNS) lesion. Being a superficial reflex, it is polysynaptic (involving multiple connections between nerves). [1]

  3. List of reflexes - Wikipedia

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    A list of reflexes in humans. Abdominal reflex; Accommodation reflex — coordinated changes in the vergence, lens shape and pupil size when looking at a distant object after a near object. Acoustic reflex or attenuation reflex — contraction of the stapedius and tensor tympani muscles in the middle ear in response to high sound intensities.

  4. Muscular defense - Wikipedia

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    Muscular defense is a reflex of the abdominal muscles to contract upon mechanical force to the abdomen, and serves as protection. It is a visceromotor reflex , since the parietal peritoneum and viscera are involved in generating the reflex.

  5. Abdominojugular test - Wikipedia

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    The clinician presses firmly over either the right upper quadrant of the abdomen (i.e., over the liver) or over the center of the abdomen [2] for 10 seconds with a pressure of 20 to 35 mm Hg while observing the swelling of the internal jugular vein in the neck and also observing to be sure the patient does not perform a Valsalva maneuver.

  6. Why does my cat keep throwing up? Advice from an expert. - AOL

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    Regurgitation is not associated with the heaving noises and abdominal reflexes often seen in vomiting, he adds. Plants safe for cats: A full list of toxic vs. cat-friendly flowers.

  7. Superficial reflexes - Wikipedia

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    Superficial reflexes may refer to the: Abdominal reflex; Cremasteric reflex; Cutaneous reflex This page was last edited on 6 ...

  8. 14 Things That Might Be Causing Pain in Your Lower Left Abdomen

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    Lower left abdominal pain can have many causes, ranging from minor to serious, says Andrew Boxer, M.D., gastroenterologist of Gastroenterology Associates of New Jersey. Common causes include:

  9. Category:Reflexes - Wikipedia

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    Abdominal reflex; Accommodation reflex; Acoustic reflex; Affective sensation; Reflex anal dilation; Anal wink; Ankle jerk reflex; Aplysia gill and siphon withdrawal reflex; Arthrokinetic reflex; Asymmetrical tonic neck reflex; Avoidance response; Axon reflex