Distinguish between monosynaptic and polysynaptic reflexes and between ipsilateral and contralateral reflex responses.
What will be an ideal response?
Monosynaptic refers to a single synapse in the reflex arc (one sensory and one motor neuron). Polysynaptic refers to more than one synapse in the arc involving sensory neurons, interneurons, and motor neurons. Ipsilateral refers to a reflex arc limited to one side of the spinal cord, while contralateral reflexes cross to the opposite side.
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