The Response to Laying One's Hand on a Hot Stove

Question

The response to laying one's hand on a hot stove is an example of a
A)stretch
B)cranial
C)voluntary
D)monosynaptic
E)withdrawal

Accepted Answer

The response of withdrawing your hand from a hot stove is a reflex action (specifically, a spinal reflex), which is an involuntary response to a stimulus. This means that the body responds automatically without conscious thought, making it a reflex rather than a voluntary movement. The withdrawal reflex involves a simple neural pathway that bypasses the brain and instead involves only the spinal cord, making it a polysynaptic reflex.