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Alan stands on a sharp object at home causing sharp pain in hisfoot. His knee buckles/bends immediately after standing on thesharp object.
Using your knowledge of somatic and autonomic reflexes (M4L4)answer the following questions. Be sure to clearly label thedifferent parts.
Part A. Provide one example of a somatic reflex and one example ofan autonomic reflex. (1 mark)
Part B. Identify two reflex pathways that are activated as a resultof Alan standing on the sharp object. For each pathway identify:the specific receptor, all neurons and synapses involved and theimpact on the specific effector tissue.

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1 Jerking of hand when accidentally touching a hot pan is an example of somatic reflex Coughing is an autonomic refflex Coughing initiates immediately when smoke hits the nostrils 2 Withdrawal reflex and the    See Answer
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