Define visceral reflex
A) A visceral reflex is a slow, calculated response of the spinal cord following exposure to a single specific somatic stimulus.
B) A visceral reflex is a slow, calculated response of the spinal cord following repeated exposure to specific somatic stimuli.
C) A visceral reflex is an autonomic reflex initiated in the viscera. It can be modified, facilitated, or inhibited by higher centers, especially those in the hypothalamus.
D) A visceral reflex is an automatic response to a somatic stimulus that is controlled in the spinal cord and can function without input from the brain.
E) A visceral reflex is when visceral sensory inputs are sent quickly by the spinal cord to the brain for analysis before any response occurs.
Answer: C
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