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Reflex actions below the neck are under control of:

Correct answer: C. Spinal cord

  • A. Brain
  • B. Hypothalamus
  • C. Spinal cord
  • D. Pituitary gland

Explanation

Reflex actions below the neck are primarily under the control of the "spinal cord". The spinal cord plays a crucial role in processing and coordinating reflex responses that do not require input from the brain. These reflexes, known as spinal reflexes, involve the sensory input from peripheral nerves that are transmitted to the spinal cord, where motor commands are generated and executed without conscious thought or involvement from the brain.

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