Eli Was Sewing on a Button and Accidentally Stabbed Himself

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Multiple Choice

Eli was sewing on a button and accidentally stabbed himself with the needle.He noticed that he was pulling his finger away from the needle even before he had a chance to say 'ouch',and secretly,he believes that it is because he has superior reaction times.Is Eli's reaction so unusual?

• A) Yes, he obviously has a nervous system that reacts much faster than the average person.
• B) Yes, he is obviously extra sensitive to sensory stimulation compared to other people.
• C) Yes, he should have felt the pain before he pulled his finger away, not after.
• D) No, this reaction was taken care of by his spinal cord before his brain registered pain.

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