It is the middle of winter and you walk over an icy patch and lose your balance. As you begin to fall, you react by extending your arms to catch yourself. In this instance, what type of reflex is occurring?
A) flexor reflex
B) stretch reflex
C) crossed extensor reflex
D) tendon reflex
E) reciprocal reflex
C) crossed extensor reflex
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