A Reflex Pathway is the Simplest Pathway Because It _____

Question

A reflex pathway is the simplest pathway because it _____.  
A) involves only one synapse
B) is evaluated and integrated by the medulla, not the cerebrum
C) does not involve conscious thought or learning
D) does not involve the central nervous system in any way
E) involves only one neurotransmitter

Accepted Answer

A reflex pathway is a rapid and involuntary response to a stimulus, and it does not require conscious thought or learning. Therefore, Option C is the best choice. Options A, B, D, and E are incorrect because a reflex pathway typically involves the central nervous system, which consists of synapses and neurotransmitters.