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alina1380 [7]
3 years ago
13

The protective mechanism that involves an external stimulus leading to an immediate muscular contraction is called

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2 answers:
Alex17521 [72]3 years ago
5 0
C. protective mechanism is a reflex
rusak2 [61]3 years ago
5 0

Answer:

C. a reflex arc.

Explanation:

Reflex arc is the term used to describe the body's immediate and involuntary response to arousal of a sensory nerve. For this to happen, the external stimulus is applied to the body and before reaching the brain, this stimulus receives a response in the body's marrow, causing an immediate involuntary muscle contraction without the will or awareness of the body.

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