Which of the following statements is FALSE about reflexes?
A. The conduction pathway of a reflex is: receptor, sensory neuron, integrating center, motor neuron, effector.
B. Reflexes are fast, predictable and automatic.
C. The minimum number of neurons in a reflex arc is two.
D. Monosynaptic reflexes are faster than polysynaptic reflexes.
E. Reflexes do NOT involve skeletal muscles.
Answer: B. Reflexes are fast, predictable and automatic.
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