Which of the following is an example of a Polysynaptic Reflex?
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Correct answer: Withdrawal reflex (pulling hand away from a hot stove)
The withdrawal reflex involves at least one interneuron between the sensory and motor neurons. This allows for more complex processing, such as inhibiting the antagonistic muscle group (reciprocal inhibition).
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