The withdrawal reflex

A) includes the Golgi tendon organs.
B) includes the synapse of sensory neurons directly with alpha motor neurons.
C) helps to protect the body from painful stimuli.
D) is a response to increased tension at a tendon.
E) all of the above


Ans: C) helps to protect the body from painful stimuli.

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