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A knee jerk is an example of _____________?

Correct answer: C. monosynaptic reflex

  • A. synaptic reflex
  • B. spastic movement
  • C. monosynaptic reflex
  • D. double innervations

Explanation

The knee-jerk response uses a single synapse between a sensory neuron and a motor neuron, making it a monosynaptic reflex. Its short pathway explains why it occurs rapidly without requiring conscious processing.

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