I keep getting “Reflex arc” questions wrong in Neural Control & Coordination. What's the trap?
thinking every response goes through the brain first.
The usual trap: thinking every response goes through the brain first. How to avoid it: reflexes bypass the brain for speed — hand off a hot pan instantly. Go back to the definition — a fast, involuntary response routed through the spinal cord without waiting for the brain.
Key point
Reflex arc
Common mistake
thinking every response goes through the brain first.
Memory tip
reflexes bypass the brain for speed — hand off a hot pan instantly.
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