An involuntary muscular contraction in response to a stimulus is known as a ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


reflex

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

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A) cryptorchidism B) hypospadias C) orchotomy D) cryptoepidiymus

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