the ___ reflex complements the flexor reflex by activating the contralateral
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The flexor (withdrawal) reflex is an intersegmental reflex because it A. involves reciprocal innervation B. is a contralateral reflex C. can occur in any region of the spinal cord. D. does not involve interneurons. E. involves one sensory neuron activating interneurons in different segments of the spinal cord.
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