Which of the Following Is NOT True of Spinal Reflexes

question 234

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT true of spinal reflexes?

• A) Spinal reflexes control such responses as withdrawing from a painful stimulus, sneezing, and blinking.
• B) They can sometimes be controlled by thoughts and emotions through neural pathways to and from the brain.
• C) They involve sensory messages to the spinal cord that immediately trigger a motor response.
• D) They are automatic and require no conscious effort.

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