Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1. Acquired reflexes develop following repeated exposure to a stimulus.
2. Visceral reflexes maintain normal upright posture.
3. The patellar reflex is also known as the "knee jerk" reflex.
4. Stretch reflexes provide automatic regulation of skeletal muscle length.


1. TRUE
2. FALSE
3. TRUE
4. TRUE

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