Physiological Reaction (Noun)
Meaning
An automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The physiological reaction to the snake's venom caused the victim's body to go into shock.
- When the fire alarm sounded, the students' physiological reaction was to immediately evacuate the building.
- The physiological reaction to the spicy food was a sudden and intense burning sensation in her mouth.
- The doctor studied the physiological reaction of the patient's body to the new medication.
- The physiological reaction to the loud noise was a natural and instinctive jump back in surprise.
Synonyms
- Reflex Action
- Instinctive Reflex
- Reflex
- Innate Reflex
- Inborn Reflex
- Unconditioned Reflex
- Reflex Response
Hypernyms
Hyponyms
- Horripilation
- Yawning
- Blush
- Knee Jerk
- Goosebump
- Light Reflex
- Vomiting
- Plantar Reflex
- Electric Shock
- Myotactic Reflex
- Eructation
- Rectal Reflex
- Pupillary Reflex
- Start
- Sneeze
- Flush
- Startle
- Hiccough
- Tremble
- Rooting Reflex
- Electrical Shock
- Breaking Wind
- Flatus
- Singultus
- Myosis
- Fart
- Goose Pimple
- Belch
- Gooseflesh
- Disgorgement
- Jump
- Accommodation Reflex
- Blink
- Pharyngeal Reflex
- Patellar Reflex
- Yawn
- Wink
- Goose Skin
- Wind
- Gulp
- Shiver
- Belching
- Regurgitation
- Gulping
- Sneezing
- Blinking
- Knee-jerk Reflex
- Vomit
- Burp
- Hiccup
- Oscitancy
- Winking
- Nictitation
- Oscitance
- Eye Blink
- Shock
- Farting
- Gag Reflex
- Shake
- Sternutation
- Suckling Reflex
- Goose Bump
- Mydriasis
- Babinski Sign
- Stretch Reflex
- Puking
- Miosis
- Burping
- Babinski Reflex
- Micturition Reflex
- Nictation
- Defecation Reflex
- Pilomotor Reflex
- Babinski
- Emesis