Which of the following is an example of a polysynaptic reflex?

Practice Questions

Q1
Which of the following is an example of a polysynaptic reflex?
  1. Knee-jerk reflex
  2. Withdrawal reflex
  3. Blink reflex
  4. Stretch reflex

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Which of the following is an example of a polysynaptic reflex?
  • Step 1: Understand what a reflex is. A reflex is an automatic response to a stimulus.
  • Step 2: Learn about the types of reflexes. There are two main types: monosynaptic and polysynaptic.
  • Step 3: Know that a monosynaptic reflex involves only one synapse, while a polysynaptic reflex involves multiple synapses.
  • Step 4: Identify the withdrawal reflex. This is the reflex that occurs when you touch something hot and quickly pull your hand away.
  • Step 5: Recognize that the withdrawal reflex involves multiple neurons and synapses, making it a polysynaptic reflex.
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