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innate reflex vs stretch reflex

stretch reflex vs innate reflex

innate reflex and stretch reflex both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
innate reflex Yes No No No
stretch reflex Yes No No No
As nouns, stretch reflex is a hyponym of innate reflex; that is, stretch reflex is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than innate reflex:
  • innate reflex: an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus
  • stretch reflex: reflex contraction of a muscle when an attached tendon is pulled; important in maintaining erect posture
innate reflex (noun) stretch reflex (noun)
an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus reflex contraction of a muscle when an attached tendon is pulled; important in maintaining erect posture
Difference between innate reflex and stretch reflex

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