Visceral Reflexes May Be Either Long Reflexes or Short Reflexes

Question

Visceral reflexes may be either long reflexes or short reflexes.

Accepted Answer

Visceral reflexes can be categorized as either long reflexes or short reflexes, depending on the pathway and level of the nervous system involved in the reflex arc. Long reflexes involve the central nervous system, including the brain and spinal cord, while short reflexes occur entirely within the enteric nervous system of the digestive tract.