Asked by alysa butera on Jun 28, 2024
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All reflex arcs contain an interneuron.
Reflex Arcs
The neural pathway that mediates a reflex action, involving receptors, sensory neurons, sometimes an interneuron, motor neurons, and effectors.
Interneuron
A type of neuron that serves as a connection between sensory neurons and motor neurons, facilitating communication within the central nervous system.
- Understand the function of interneurons within the neural pathways involved in reflex actions.
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Sarrah BishopJul 03, 2024
Final Answer :
False
Explanation :
Not all reflex arcs contain an interneuron; some are monosynaptic, involving only a sensory neuron and a motor neuron, without an interneuron.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the function of interneurons within the neural pathways involved in reflex actions.