Biology: Science for Life with Physiology (6th Edition) (Belk, Border & Maier, The Biology: Science for Life Series, 5th Edition)
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Author: Colleen Belk, Virginia Borden Maier
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Chapter 24, Problem 10LTB
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If the given statement is true or false.
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Reflexes are automatic responses to a stimulus. They are prewired in a circuit of neurons known as a reflex arc, often consisting of a sensory neuron receiving information from a sensory receptor, an interneuron passing on the information, and a motor neuron sending a message to the muscle that needs to respond.
A reflex arc can consist of a sensory receptor, a sensory neuron, an interneuron, a motor neuron, and an effector. Touching a hot baking sheet evokes the withdrawal reflex.
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Biology: Science for Life with Physiology (6th Edition) (Belk, Border & Maier, The Biology: Science for Life Series, 5th Edition)
Ch. 24 - Prob. 1LTBCh. 24 - How do sensory, motor, and interneurons differ?Ch. 24 - What are the general senses?Ch. 24 - Which brain structure controls language, memory,...Ch. 24 - Prob. 5LTBCh. 24 - Prob. 6LTBCh. 24 - Prob. 7LTBCh. 24 - Neurotransmitters. ___________. are electrical...Ch. 24 - The effects of a neurotransmitter could be...Ch. 24 - Prob. 10LTB
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