Asked by Antonia Zaatoura on Jul 20, 2024

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Sue accidentally puts her hand too close to a hot burner on the stove, and by reflex she pulls her hand away before it is badly burned. What part of the body controls such a reflex?

A) cerebral cortex
B) cerebellum
C) spinal cord
D) thalamus

Spinal Cord

a vital part of the central nervous system located within the spine, transmitting nerve signals between the brain and the rest of the body.

  • Understand how the brain regulates muscle movements and reflexive actions.
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Harman ThindJul 23, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Reflexes are controlled by the spinal cord, which is responsible for coordinating simple motor responses without the need for input from the brain.