FUND OF ANAT&PHYS HC W/ACCESS+ATLAS
FUND OF ANAT&PHYS HC W/ACCESS+ATLAS
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ISBN: 9780134845616
Author: Martini
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 13, Problem 21CP
Summary Introduction

To determine:

The effect on the limb on the side, opposite to the stimulus during the withdrawal reflex and to name the reflex that has occurred.

Introduction:

Reflex is the immediate and involuntary response to a particular stimulus. Reflex arc is the path followed by the signals which are induced by specific stimulation. There are two different types of reflexes namely monosynaptic reflex that includes the postural reflex and stretch reflex and the polysynaptic reflex that includes tendon reflex, withdrawal reflex, crossed extensor reflex.

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