Use logic to determine whether each of the following reflexes is a somatic reflex or an autonomic (visceral) reflex. Hint: think about what the effector is — is it a skeletal muscle, or is it a smooth / cardiac muscle or gland? -Patellar (knee-jerk) reflex

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Use logic to determine whether each of the following reflexes is a somatic reflex or an autonomic (visceral) reflex. Hint: think about what the effector is — is it a skeletal muscle, or is it a smooth / cardiac muscle or gland?

-Patellar (knee-jerk) reflex
 
                                              
 
-Pupillary light reflex                            (autonomic/somatic)
 
                                              
 
-Effectors are skeletal muscles               (autonomic/somatic)
 
                                              
 
-Effectors are smooth muscles or glands   (autonomic/somatic)
 
                                              
 
-Regulation of blood pressure        (autonomic/somatic)
 
                                              
 
-Salivary reflex             (autonomic/somatic)
 
                                              
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