BRAIN
SPINAL CORD
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Question
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The crossed extension reflex occurs when
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you burn your hand on a pot
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you step on a piece of glass
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you lift to many weights
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your muscle suddenly stretches
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Stepping on a piece of glass with the left foot will result in extension of the right leg to help maintain balance. This is an example of a(n) b. contralateral reflex. This is because the movement is occurring on the opposite side of the body as to where the stimulus occurs.
Detailed explanation-2: -A crossed extensor reflex is a postural reflex initiated by withdrawal from a painful stimulus; the extensor muscles contract, but the corresponding flexors are inhibited.
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