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Chapter 35, Problem 35CTQ
Describe 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?
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Chapter 35 Solutions
BIOLOGY (OER)
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