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In Their 1975 Study of Six Cultures, Where Did the Whitings

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In their 1975 study of six cultures, where did the Whitings find that U.S.
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Reflex Arc

The neural pathway that controls a reflex action, typically comprising a sensory receptor, a neural pathway, and an effector.

Motor Neuron

A type of nerve cell that transmits signals from the brain and spinal cord to muscles, causing them to contract.

Sensory Receptor

A specialized cell or group of nerve endings that responds to sensory stimuli such as light, sound, or touch.

Muscle Spindle

Muscle spindles are sensory receptors within the belly of a muscle that primarily detect changes in the length of the muscle, thereby helping to regulate muscle contraction.

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