Which One of the Following Best Describes the Order of a Somatic

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following best describes the order of a somatic reflex?

• A)somatic receptor → interneuron → afferent nerve fiber → efferent nerve fiber → skeletal muscle
• B)somatic receptor → efferent nerve fiber → interneuron → afferent nerve fiber → skeletal muscle
• C)somatic receptor → afferent nerve fiber → interneuron → efferent nerve fiber → skeletal muscle
• D)somatic receptor → efferent nerve fiber → afferent nerve fiber → interneuron → skeletal muscle
• E)somatic receptor → afferent nerve fiber → interneuron → efferent nerve fiber → smooth muscle

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Definitions:

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