The use of âholidayâ to mean âa missed spotâ appears to be that rarity in English etymology, a word or phrase that actually has a nautical origin. The original use of âholidayâ in the âmissed a spotâ sense, back in the 18th century, was in reference to crew members painting the decks of a ship or âpayingâ (sealing seams with tar or pitch) its hull.
The knee jerk reflex is when a tendon above the kneecap is tapped with a reflex hammer, which causes the whole leg to involuntarily jerk.
monosynaptic reflex A simple reflex that involves transmission of information from a sensory neuron to the appropriate motor neuron across a single synapse in the spinal cord.The knee-jerk reflex action is an example of a monosynaptic reflex (see stretch reflex). Compare polysynaptic reflex.Cite this article. Pick a style below, and copy the text for your bibliography.MLA. Chicago. APA.  monosynaptic reflex. . . 2004. Encyclopedia.com.he knee-jerk reflex action is an example of a monosynaptic reflex (see stretch reflex). Compare polysynaptic reflex. Cite this article. Pick a style below, and copy the text for your bibliography. MLA. Chicago. APA.  monosynaptic reflex. . . 2004. Encyclopedia.com.