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Where are the cell bodies of the preganglionic neurons in the sympathetic division located?
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14. The Autonomic Nervous System
Introduction to the Autonomic Nervous System
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Reflexes are ______ responses.
A
automatic
B
voluntary
C
conscious
D
deliberate
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Step 1: Begin by understanding the concept of reflexes in Anatomy & Physiology. Reflexes are rapid, involuntary responses to stimuli that help maintain homeostasis and protect the body from harm.
Step 2: Analyze the options provided in the question: 'automatic,' 'voluntary,' 'conscious,' and 'deliberate.' Consider the nature of reflexes and their characteristics.
Step 3: Recall that reflexes are controlled by the nervous system, specifically the spinal cord and brainstem, and they occur without conscious thought or voluntary control.
Step 4: Eliminate options that imply conscious effort or deliberate action, as reflexes are not under voluntary control. This rules out 'voluntary,' 'conscious,' and 'deliberate.'
Step 5: Conclude that the correct description of reflexes is 'automatic,' as they occur naturally and without conscious intervention.
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