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A reflex pathway that involves sensory input entering one side of the spinal cord and motor output exiting the opposite side is classified as

A. Ipsilateral
B. Contralateral
C. Monosynaptic
D. Somatic

📝 Explanation

Contralateral reflex arcs (e.g., the crossed extensor reflex) involve interneurons that cross the spinal cord midline to produce a motor response on the side of the body opposite to the stimulus.

📖 Additional Information

  • Ipsilateral
  • Contralateral
  • Monosynaptic
  • Somatic

Contralateral reflex arcs (e.g., the crossed extensor reflex) involve interneurons that cross the spinal cord midline to produce a motor response on the side of the body opposite to the stimulus.

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