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CAN SOME DOC BRO HELP ME EXPLAIN THIS REFLEX IN SIMPLE LAYMAN LANGUAGE
THANX

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  #2

example is STEPPING ON A PIN THE PIN WILL BE SENSED BY A DELTA NONCICEPTORS WHICH SYNAPSE WITH A SERIES OF EXCITATORY AND INHIBITORY INTERNEURONS IN THE SPINAL CORD PRODUCING FLEXION RESPONSE .THE CONTRALATERAL LIMB IS EXTENDED TO MAINTAIN THE BALANCE.HOPE THIS WILL HELP YOU .

  #3

thanx a lot


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  #4

smiling face me got late..I love thse reflexes grin







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