Pulling Your Hand Away from a Hot Pot Is an Example

question 47

Multiple Choice

Pulling your hand away from a hot pot is an example of what type of reflex?

• A) A withdrawal reflex
• B) A stretch reflex
• C) An extensor reflex
• D) A tension reflex

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Definitions:

Hct

Hematocrit; a measure of the proportion of blood volume that is occupied by red blood cells, typically expressed as a percentage.

HCT

Hematocrit, a measure of the proportion of blood volume that is occupied by red blood cells.

Thymus

A lymphoid organ situated in the neck of vertebrates that produces T-cells for the immune system, especially important during early life.

B Cells

A type of white blood cell that plays a vital role in the immune system by producing antibodies.