Polysynaptic Reflexes Can Produce Far More Complicated Responses Than Monosynaptic

question 265

Multiple Choice

Polysynaptic reflexes can produce far more complicated responses than monosynaptic reflexes because

• A)the response time is quicker.
• B)the response is initiated by highly sensitive receptors.
• C)the interneurons involved can trigger many muscle groups.
• D)motor neurons carry impulses at a faster rate than do sensory neurons.
• E)interneurons speed up processing.

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