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

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

What is a reflex?Multiple choice question.a type of neuromuscular junction, found on smooth musclesan automatic, subconscious response to a specific stimulusa signal sent on a motor neuron to initiate a voluntary movement

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

A reflex that protects limbs by removing them from painful stimuli is the _________blank reflex.Multiple Choicestretchcrossed extensorGolgi tendonalternatingwithdrawal

A type of reflex that helps maintain upright posture is the ______.Multiple choice question.tendon reflexpatellar reflexwithdrawal reflex