Which of the Following Is an Example of a Polysynaptic

question 106

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a polysynaptic reflex?

• A) the patellar reflex
• B) the withdrawal of a limb in response to pain
• C) secretion of saliva
• D) the monosynaptic stretch reflex
• E) contraction of a muscle induced by application of electrical current to the muscle

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