Charles Sherrington Would Most Likely Agree with Which Statement About

question 74

Multiple Choice

 Charles Sherrington would most likely agree with which statement about reflexes?

• A) The overall speed of conduction through a reflex arc is faster than conduction along an axon.
• B) Repeated stimuli occurring within a brief time can have a cumulative effect.
• C) Each neuron physically merges with the next one during a reflexive response.
• D) Excitatory synapses are more important than inhibitory synapses.

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