Biology 5090 · O Level · Mammalian nervous system

Mammalian nervous system — practice question

The diagram illustrates several of the nerve pathways involved in a reflex action. If the pathway at X is damaged, how is the reflex affected?

  • AThe person will not be aware that the reflex is occurring.
  • BThe reflex cannot be controlled consciously.
  • CThe response will occur without any stimulus.
  • DThere is no response to the stimulus.

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