Which of the following statements about simple spinal reflexes is true?
a) A spinal reflex can occur without input from the brain
b) A spinal reflex can occur very rapidly because input from the brain is not required
c) Only one efferent pathway can be activated by a spinal reflex
d) All the above are true
e) Only a and b are true
Answer: e) Only a and b are true
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