Reflex arcs · Physiology

The effector in a somatic reflex arc is usually a:

  1. A secretory gland
  2. Smooth muscle of a viscus
  3. Cardiac muscle of the heart
  4. Skeletal muscle
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Correct answer: Skeletal muscle

Somatic reflexes act on skeletal muscle, producing rapid movements without conscious control.

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