Late one night you are leaving the science building during a snowstorm. As you approach your car, your right foot suddenly slips on a patch of ice. Your left leg immediately stiffens as you try to regain your balance. The reflex action you relied upon is a(n)
A. voluntary reflex.
B. contralateral reflex.
C. unilateral reflex.
D. ipsilateral reflex.
E. None of the choices is correct.
Answer: B
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