The form of extrinsic reflex epilepsy a person has depends on the stimulus that induces the seizures. If, for instance, a person has a seizure when they hear a particular piece of music, they may ...

Certain triggers and stimuli can cause the heart rate to slow down, which doctors refer to as reflex bradycardia. Certain activities, pressure on certain body areas, and emotional stress can cause it.

A reflex is a simple nerve circuit. A stimulus such as a light tap with a rubber hammer causes sensory nerves to send signals to the spinal cord.

[4] Response triggering by an acoustic stimulus increases with stimulus intensity and is best predicted by startle reflex activation. Scientific Reports (2021).

Medically reviewed by Smita Patel, DO A reflex is an automatic body movement that happens involuntarily in response to a stimulus. Healthcare providers sometimes test a person's reflexes as part ...