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physiological reaction vs stretch reflex

stretch reflex vs physiological reaction

physiological reaction and stretch reflex both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
physiological reaction Yes No No No
stretch reflex Yes No No No
As nouns, stretch reflex is a hyponym of physiological reaction; that is, stretch reflex is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than physiological reaction:
  • physiological reaction: 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
physiological reaction (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 physiological reaction and stretch reflex

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