Which of the Following is True Regarding Visceral Reflexes

Question

Which of the following is true regarding visceral reflexes?
A) They are never classified as autonomic reflexes.
B) They control skeletal muscle contractions.
C) They include superficial reflexes.
D) They include stretch reflexes.
E) They control the actions of smooth muscles and glands.

Accepted Answer

Visceral reflexes control the actions of smooth muscles and glands, such as digestion, cardiac function, and glandular secretion. They are also classified as autonomic reflexes. Stretch reflexes, on the other hand, are somatic reflexes that control skeletal muscle contractions. Superficial reflexes are another type of somatic reflex and involve the stimulation of sensory receptors in the skin.