Which of the following is NOT true of involuntary reflex responses?

A. They involve fewer neurons than voluntary responses.
B. They occur more slowly than voluntary responses.
C. They require the stimulation of specific receptors.
D. They do not require input from the cerebral cortex.
E. They require the transmission of nerve impulses.


Answer: B

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