Which Description Is an Example of a Stimulus in René

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Multiple Choice

Which description is an example of a stimulus in René Descartes' reflex arc?

• A) a person being tapped on the shoulder
• B) spirits flowing from the shoulder to the brain
• C) spirits being reflected back from the brain to the muscles
• D) a person turning around to see who has tapped him on the shoulder

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