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Itch and Scratch reflex

Shortcuts: Differences, Similarities, Jaccard Similarity Coefficient, References.

Difference between Itch and Scratch reflex

Itch vs. Scratch reflex

Itch (also known as pruritus) is a sensation that causes the desire or reflex to scratch. The scratch reflex is a response to activation of sensory neurons whose peripheral terminals are located on the surface of the body.

Similarities between Itch and Scratch reflex

Itch and Scratch reflex have 3 things in common (in Unionpedia): Afferent nerve fiber, Central nervous system, Reflex.

Afferent nerve fiber

Afferent nerve fibers refer to axonal projections that arrive at a particular region; as opposed to efferent projections that exit the region.

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Central nervous system

The central nervous system (CNS) is the part of the nervous system consisting of the brain and spinal cord.

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Reflex

A reflex, or reflex action, is an involuntary and nearly instantaneous movement in response to a stimulus.

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Itch and Scratch reflex Comparison

Itch has 148 relations, while Scratch reflex has 12. As they have in common 3, the Jaccard index is 1.88% = 3 / (148 + 12).

References

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