Asked by Adrian Perry on Jun 25, 2024
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A(n) ____ is an automatic response to a stimulus.
A) ascending track
B) descending track
C) ganglia
D) reflex
E) neuroglia
Reflex
An involuntary and automatic reaction or response to a stimulus.
Stimulus
An external factor or event that provokes a response or reaction from a biological organism or system.
Ganglia
Collections of neuron cell bodies outside the central nervous system.
- Understand the basic structure and functions of the nervous system.
Verified Answer
NJ
Nerlande JulesJun 27, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
A reflex is an automatic response to a stimulus, which does not require conscious thought to be executed, such as pulling your hand back from a hot surface.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the basic structure and functions of the nervous system.
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