Late one night you are leaving the science building during a snowstorm. As you approach your car, your right foot suddenly slips on a patch of ice. Your left leg immediately stiffens as you try to regain your balance
The reflex action you relied upon is a(n)
A. unilateral reflex.
B. ipsilateral reflex.
C. contralateral reflex.
D. voluntary reflex.
E. None of the choices is correct.
C
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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A. superior. B. lateral. C. caudal. D. inferior. E. cephalic.
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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