A reflex arc consists of all of the following components EXCEPT:
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Correct answer: Cerebral cortex
A reflex arc operates without conscious cortical involvement, so the cerebral cortex is not a required component. The basic parts are a receptor, sensory neuron, integration centre, motor neuron, and effector.
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