Which one of the following best describes the order of a somatic reflex?

A. Somatic receptor ? efferent nerve fiber ? afferent nerve fiber ? interneuron ? skeletal muscle
B. Somatic receptor ? efferent nerve fiber ? interneuron ? afferent nerve fiber ? skeletal muscle
C. Somatic receptor ? afferent nerve fiber ? interneuron ? efferent nerve fiber ? smooth muscle
D. Somatic receptor ? afferent nerve fiber ? interneuron ? efferent nerve fiber ? skeletal muscle
E. Somatic receptor ? interneuron ? afferent nerve fiber ? efferent nerve fiber ? skeletal muscle


Answer: D

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