In a withdrawal reflex, flexor muscles on the affected side of the body contract. Simultaneously, a ______ reflex is initiated which causes the contralateral extensor muscles to contract in order to help maintain balance.Multiple choice question.crossed extensorjerkstretchreciprocal

During a crossed extensor reflex, the contralateral extensor muscles ______ in order to help maintain balance.Multiple choice question.are inhibited (relax)are stimulated (contract)

During a withdrawal reflex response, flexor muscles contract to withdraw the limb from the painful stimulus. The interneurons of this reflex arc also INHIBIT antagonistic extensor muscles. What is this process called?Multiple choice question.crossed extensionreciprocal innervationstretch response

What type of reflex is initiated when the body encounters something painful on the skin that results in the contraction of flexor muscles to pull away from the painful stimulus?Multiple choice question.crossed extensor reflexwithdrawal reflexpatellar reflexstretch reflex

What is the function of the withdrawal reflex?Multiple choice question.to maintain posture and balanceto enhance the strength of a purposeful movementto protect tissues from further injury

The reflex that prevents excessive tension in a muscle is the _________blank reflex.Multiple ChoicestretchwithdrawalGolgi tendonreciprocalcrossed extensor