Which of the following is true of spinal reflexes?
A) They are not automatic and require conscious effort.
B) Spinal reflexes control such responses as withdrawing from a painful stimulus, sneezing, and blinking.
C) They involve sending sensory messages to the spinal cord that immediately trigger a motor response.
D) They require sensory information to be sent to the brain and then back down to the spinal cord.

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Spinal reflexes involve a direct pathway from sensory neurons to the spinal cord, where an immediate motor response is triggered without the need for conscious thought or brain involvement. This allows for rapid responses to stimuli, such as withdrawing a hand from a hot object.

Which of the Following Is True of Spinal Reflexes