Initiating the Withdrawal Reflex in Both Legs at the Same

question 31

Multiple Choice

Initiating the withdrawal reflex in both legs at the same time would cause one to

• A) maintain posture longer.
• B) fall.
• C) decrease muscle tension.
• D) develop resistance in one limb and reduce resistance in the other.
• E) hop.

---

Definitions:

High Blood Pressure

A medical condition where the pressure of the blood against the artery walls is consistently too high, potentially leading to health problems.

Type 2 Diabetes

A chronic condition characterized by high blood sugar levels due to the body's inability to properly use insulin.

Cardiovascular Disease

A group of disorders affecting the heart or the blood vessels, which encompasses conditions like coronary artery disease, hypertension, and stroke.

Set-Points

The theory that each person's body has a predetermined or natural weight that it seeks to maintain through various physiological mechanisms.