If someone steps on a sharp object with their right foot, it will lead to

A. polysynaptic reflexes involving contraction of the right quadriceps and left hamstrings.
B. a monosynaptic reflex causing contraction of the right quadriceps and a polysynaptic reflex causing contraction of the the left hamstring.
C. a monosynaptic reflex causing contraction of the right hamstring and a polysynaptic reflex causing contraction of the left hamstring.
D. polysynaptic reflexes involving contraction of the right hamstring and left quadriceps.


Answer: D

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