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How the sensory somatic nervous system reacts by reflex to a person touching something hot.How does this allow for rapid responses in potentially dangerous situations

Human Biology (MindTap Course List)

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Author:Cecie Starr, Beverly McMillan

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Chapter13: The Nervous System

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Problem 4SQ: In the simplest kind of reflex______, directly signal ________, which act on muscle cells. a....

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