John Swammerdam's Contribution to the Study of Reflexes Was to Show

question 48

Multiple Choice

John Swammerdam's contribution to the study of reflexes was to show that

• A)muscle contractions were not produced by an infusion of gas.
• B)mechanical irritation of a nerve produced a muscle contraction.
• C)nerves are hollow tubes.
• D)separate nerves are involved in sensory and motor transmission.

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Definitions:

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