Question

Skeletal muscle reflexes can be either monosynaptic or polysynaptic. Which of the following statements is true regarding monosynaptic versus polysynaptic skeletal muscle reflexes?

Choose the best answer.
a. Monosynaptic reflexes are composed of only two neurons between the stimulus and target cell, while polysynaptic reflexes contain three or more neurons.
b. Upon a painful stimulus, a person would withdraw their leg and then lose their balance and possibly fall over
c. Upon a painful stimulus, a person would withdraw their leg and then lose their balance and possibly fall over

Answer 1

A. Monosynaptic reflexes are composed of only two neurons between the stimulus and target cell, while polysynaptic reflexes contain three or more neurons.