reflex response

Frequency: 7.19.5 per million words

An involuntary reaction to a stimulus.

Categories:

Examples (10)

  • Blinking is a natural reflex response to dust in the air.
  • The doctor checked her reflex response by tapping her knee with a hammer.
  • A quick reflex response is essential for professional racing drivers.
  • His hands moved in a reflex response to catch the falling glass.
  • The loud bang triggered a sudden reflex response from everyone in the room.
  • Swallowing is an automatic reflex response that we rarely think about.
  • Her pupils narrowed in a reflex response to the bright light.
  • Withdrawing your hand from a hot stove is a classic reflex response.
  • The sudden cold water caused a sharp reflex response in his body.
  • Newborn babies exhibit several reflex responses, such as the rooting reflex.