A type of reflex that helps maintain upright posture is the ______.Multiple choice question.withdrawal reflextendon reflexpatellar reflex
Question
A type of reflex that helps maintain upright posture is the ______.Multiple choice question.withdrawal reflextendon reflexpatellar reflex
Solution
The correct answer is "tendon reflex". This reflex helps to maintain an upright posture by causing a muscle to automatically contract when it's stretched too far, thus preventing injury.
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