If a Doctor Attempts to Trigger the Patellar Tendon Reflex

question 16

Multiple Choice

If a doctor attempts to trigger the patellar tendon reflex and a lack of response occurs, what are potential regions where pathology might exist?
I.the brain
II.the knee
III.the spinal cord

• A) only I
• B) only II
• C) only III
• D) only II and III

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