The Adaptive Significance of the Crossed Extensor Reflex When a Person

question 59

Multiple Choice

The adaptive significance of the crossed extensor reflex when a person steps on a tack is to

• A) remove the foot from the tack.
• B) increase the rate at which withdrawal of the limb occurs.
• C) slow the rate of removal of the foot from the tack.
• D) reduce the pain sensations.
• E) prevent the person from falling down.

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Definitions:

Cross-Sectional

A type of observational study that involves the analysis of data collected from a population, or a representative subset, at one specific point in time.

Time Series

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Categorical Data

Data that can be divided into specific groups or categories without any order.

Quantitative Data

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