Overview of the Nervous System

AP Psychology· difficulty 3/5

A reflex arc bypasses the brain by

  • A

    Skipping sensory neurons and using only motor pathways

  • B

    Sending signals only through interneurons in the spinal cord

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  • C

    Routing signals through the cerebellum before responding

  • D

    Using only motor neurons connected to the medulla

Explanation

Reflexes (e.g., knee-jerk, hand from hot stove) are processed in the spinal cord for speed.

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