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Reflex, Startle

A complex involuntary response to an unexpected strong stimulus. The reaction involves physical movement away from the stimulus, MUSCLE CONTRACTION and limb flexion, BLINKING, and changes in HEART RATE, BLOOD PRESSURE, and RESPIRATION.

Year introduced: 2015(1954)

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Tree Number(s): E01.370.376.550.650.800, E01.370.600.550.650.800, F02.830.702.807, G11.561.731.869

MeSH Unique ID: D013216

Entry Terms:

  • Startle Reflex
  • Startle Reaction
  • Reactions, Startle
  • Reaction, Startle
  • Startle Reactions
  • Startle Response
  • Responses, Startle
  • Response, Startle
  • Startle Responses
  • Acoustic Startle Reflex
  • Reflex, Acoustic Startle
  • Startle Reflex, Acoustic
  • Reflex, Moro
  • Moro Reflex

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