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pilomotor reflex::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | goose bump, goose pimple, goose skin, goosebump, gooseflesh, horripilation |
| Type of | inborn reflex, innate reflex, instinctive reflex, physiological reaction, reflex, reflex action, reflex response, unconditioned reflex |
Examples of pilomotor reflex
pilomotor reflex
Nipple erections are a product of the pilomotor reflex which causes goose bumps.
From the en.wikipedia.org
The pilomotor reflex, to give them one of their technical names, occurs when the tiny muscle at the base of a hair follicle contracts, pulling the hair upright.
From the newscientist.com
