The Crossed Extensor Reflex is an Example of A(n) _

Question

The crossed extensor reflex is an example of a(n) _.
A) special senses reflex
B) autonomic reflex
C) somatic reflex
D) voluntary reflex

Accepted Answer

The crossed extensor reflex is a somatic reflex. It involves a reflex action in which stimulation of pain receptors (nociceptors) on one side of the body leads to muscle contraction in the limbs on the opposite side, helping to maintain balance and posture when one limb is withdrawn from a painful stimulus. This type of reflex is part of the somatic nervous system, which governs voluntary movements and reflex arcs associated with skeletal muscle responses.