Which best describes an event that occurs as part of the crossed-extensor reflex?
A. Monosynaptic excitatory stimulation of ipsilateral extensor muscles occurs.
B. It stimulates contraction of the contralateral flexor and inhibits contraction of the contralateral extensor.
C. It is initiated by stretch in the ipsilateral extensor muscle.
D. Inhibitory interneurons are activated, which synapse onto contralateral extensor muscles.
E. It stimulates contraction of the contralateral extensor and inhibits contraction of the contralateral flexor.
Answer: E
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