The flexion reflex

A) prevents a muscle from generating damaging tension.
B) moves a limb away from a painful stimulus.
C) prevents a muscle from overstretching.
D) is an example of a monosynaptic reflex.
E) makes adjustments in other parts of the body in response to a particular stimulus.


B) moves a limb away from a painful stimulus.

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