Why Are Reflexes Faster Than Typical Body Responses to Stimuli

question 20

Multiple Choice

Why are reflexes faster than typical body responses to stimuli?

• A) The circuit from stimulus to response doesn't go through the brain first.
• B) The circuit from stimulus to response travels directly from the spinal column to the brain.
• C) A reflex involves the cranial nerves which operate more quickly than other nerves.
• D) A reflexive response bypasses the central nervous system.
• E) A reflexive response involves just the somatic nervous system.

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