GENERAL HISTOLOGY

NERVOUS SYSTEM SPECIAL SENSE

SPINALCORD

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
During a withdrawal reflex, ____ coordinate the information received.
A
sensory neurons
B
motor neurons
C
interneurons
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The withdrawal reflex is defined as an automatic withdrawal of an extremity (e.g. a hand) from a painful stimulus. Unlike deep tendon reflex, the withdrawal reflex is polysynaptic.

Detailed explanation-2: -The reflex rapidly coordinates the contractions of all the flexor muscles and the relaxations of the extensors in that limb causing sudden withdrawal from the potentially damaging stimulus.

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