You go to the movies after a long day and you begin to nod off as soon as the movie starts. Your head starts to lower a little, but a reflex causes your head to rise. This is called the ________ reflex

A) stretch (myotatic)
B) crossed extension
C) tendon
D) flexor (withdrawal)
E) withdrawal


A

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