PRINCIPLES OF ANATOMY+PHYSIOLOGY
PRINCIPLES OF ANATOMY+PHYSIOLOGY
16th Edition
ISBN: 9781119821823
Author: Tortora
Publisher: WILEY C
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Chapter 13, Problem 13CP
Summary Introduction

To review:

The similarities and differences of the somatic and autonomic reflexes.

Introduction:

A reflex is a sudden movement that occurs in response to a stimulus. There are two types of reflexes- the somatic and autonomic.

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