Combo: Loose Leaf Version of Anatomy & Physiology: An Integrative Approach with Connect Access Card
Combo: Loose Leaf Version of Anatomy & Physiology: An Integrative Approach with Connect Access Card
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Author: Michael McKinley Dr., Valerie O'Loughlin, Theresa Bidle
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 14.6, Problem 24WDYL
Summary Introduction

To explain:

The major difference between a monosynaptic and a polysynaptic reflex.

Concept introduction:

Reflex is activated due to the generation of action potential in the neurons after the activation of impulse by the stimulus on the nerve endings.

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