MEDICAL PHYSIOLOGY

PHYSIOLOGY

CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Most reflexes are processed by the spinal cord. Is this true or false?
A
True
B
False
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The information through the reflex arc does not travel directly to the brain in most vertebrates. Instead, it travels through the synapse and reaches the spinal cord, which acts as the leading center for these actions and sends an appropriate response for the stimulus.

Detailed explanation-2: -Reflex arcs are formed in this spinal cord itself, although the information input also goes on to reach the brain. Q. Reflex action is under direct control of the brain.

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