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serike

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on: Jun 22, 2018
Which scientist coined the term reflexes to describe certain bodily movements?
 
  A) Aristotle
  B) Ren Descartes
  C) Hermann von Helmholtz
  D) Wilder Penfield
  E) Luigi Galvani

Question 2

A reflex is considered to be a(n) ________ movement elicited by an ________.
 
  A) involuntary; external stimulus
  B) voluntary; internal stimulus
  C) conscious; external stimulus
  D) unconscious; internal stimulus
  E) None of the above are correct.


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choc0chan

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A
Rationale: A reflex is considered to be an involuntary movement elicited by an external stimulus.


serike

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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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