Which statement is false about testing reflexes?
A) It is very difficult to assess reflex responses.
B) The absence of reflex responses indicates pathology to the nervous system.
C) Exaggerated reflex responses indicate pathology to the nervous system.
D) Tests of reflexes can help localize the area of injury when the spinal cord has been damaged.
Answer: A
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