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Biology
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ISBN: 9780134813448
Author: Audesirk, Teresa, Gerald, Byers, Bruce E.
Publisher: Pearson,
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Chapter 39, Problem 2AC
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To determine:

The adaptive value of the reflexes.

Introduction:

A reflex is an involuntary action that human body produce when human comes in contact with the dangerous and harmful stimuli. A reflex action is followed by the neural pathway. A spinal cord is the medium by which motor and sensory impulses are carried out to and from the brain.

Summary Introduction

To determine:

The reason why not all behaviour would be controlled by reflexes.

Introduction:

A reflex action is followed by the neural pathway. A spinal cord is the way by which motor and sensory impulses are carried out to and from the brain. Withdrawal reflex is a spinal reflex produce by spinal cord, which is meant to protect the body from damaging stimuli.

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