Which of these events occur when a person steps on a tack with their right foot?
A) The right foot is pulled away from the tack because of the Golgi tendon reflex.
B) The left leg is extended to support the body because of the stretch reflex.
C) The flexor muscles of the thigh contract, and the extensor muscles relax because of reciprocal innervation.
D) The extensor muscles of both thighs contract because of the crossed extensor reflex.
E) all of these
Ans: C) The flexor muscles of the thigh contract, and the extensor muscles relax because of reciprocal innervation.
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