The human knee-jerk reflex requires an intact ________. Question 14 options: A) medulla B) spinal cord C) cerebellum D) corpus callosum
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The knee-jerk reflex, also known as the patellar reflex, is a simple reflex action that occurs when the patellar tendon is tapped, causing the quadriceps muscle to contract and the leg to kick out. Show more…
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