What could the absence of a response indicate?
2007-01-23 10:36:50 · 9 answers · asked by ♫♪ ♫ = ♥ 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
The purpose of this test is to check your reflexes and neurological status. An absense of the reflex could indicate nerve damage.
2007-01-23 11:49:26 · answer #1 · answered by tzsess 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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A routine examination by a doctor usually includes the knee-jerk test. What is the purpose of this test?
What could the absence of a response indicate?
2015-08-26 18:40:55 · answer #2 · answered by Mozella 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're knee jerks, then your reflex in that area is fine. If it doesn't jerk, you have no reflex there and your Dr. may want to take tests.
2016-03-14 05:02:28 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
basically just to test the reflexes of the person being examined
2007-01-24 12:32:53 · answer #4 · answered by Kenya 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's to check your reflexes. I supose no response would mean you have bad or slow reflexes.
2007-01-23 14:07:17 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jerk Test
2016-09-29 22:08:36 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It tests your involuntary reflexes.. It might mean you have neurological damage if you dont "respond".
2007-01-23 10:40:20 · answer #7 · answered by tchem75 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
REFLEX with out it you could get hurt easly and badly like when you touch something hot you pull away quickly
2007-01-23 10:40:51 · answer #8 · answered by railway 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋