Anatomy & Physiology: The Unity of Form and Function, 7th Edition

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ISBN 10: 0073403717
ISBN 13: 978-0-07340-371-7

Chapter 13 - Section 13.3 - Figure 13.23 - The Flexor and Crossed Extension Reflexes - Page 500: 1

Answer

Fig 13.23:1 The crossed extensor reflex, and the flexor withdrawal reflex are polysynaptic reflexes.

Work Step by Step

Polysynaptic reflexes show greater synaptic delay because, compared with monosynaptic reflexes, there are more synapses in their pathways (crossed extensor).
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