Pulling the Arm Back from a Hot Pan is an Example

Question

Pulling the arm back from a hot pan is an example of a ______ reflex.
A) Stretch
B) Withdrawal
C) Golgi tendon
D) Autonomic

Accepted Answer

Withdrawal reflex is a fast, automatic response to a harmful stimulus, such as heat or pain. When the skin is exposed to a hot object, the withdrawal reflex causes the arm to pull back quickly to avoid further damage.