Difference between revisions of "Reflex"
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Many reflexes help you not get hurt or die; they are an aspect of self-preservation. [[Evolutionist]]s attribute the existence of such reflexes to the principal of "[[survival of the fittest]]"--those that responded quicker to these dangers were more likely to survive and these response times were passed on. In contrast, [[Creationist]]s believe that these reflexes were gifts from God and part of His protection for us. | Many reflexes help you not get hurt or die; they are an aspect of self-preservation. [[Evolutionist]]s attribute the existence of such reflexes to the principal of "[[survival of the fittest]]"--those that responded quicker to these dangers were more likely to survive and these response times were passed on. In contrast, [[Creationist]]s believe that these reflexes were gifts from God and part of His protection for us. | ||
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Revision as of 12:00, August 30, 2008
A reflex is a quick, involuntary response to a stimulus.
These are automatic actions that do not require thought, but are situation specific. Examples of reflexes are pulling your hand away from a hot object, or blinking when something lands in your eye. These are in contrast to voluntary actions, such as raising your hand in class, or involuntary actions that occur regularly, such as breathing or the muscle contractions of digestion.
Many reflexes help you not get hurt or die; they are an aspect of self-preservation. Evolutionists attribute the existence of such reflexes to the principal of "survival of the fittest"--those that responded quicker to these dangers were more likely to survive and these response times were passed on. In contrast, Creationists believe that these reflexes were gifts from God and part of His protection for us.