A Primary Advantage of Spinal Reflexes Appears to Be That

question 382

Multiple Choice

A primary advantage of spinal reflexes appears to be that the reaction times are reduced because the ________________.

• A)spinal reflexes are routed through the central nervous system
• B)spinal reflexes are NOT routed through the brain
• C)neurons responsible for these reflexes need no neurotransmitters
• D)neurons responsible for these reflexes have no myelin

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Population Averages

Statistical measures that summarize the central tendency of the characteristics of all individuals within a defined group.

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