If a pot of water is hotter than expected, it could produce a withdrawal response of the hand. This response was studied by Charles Sherrington and is known as a(n):
A) peripheral response.
B) autonomic response.
C) reflex arc.
D) neural response.

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The withdrawal response of the hand from a hot pot of water is an example of a reflex arc, which Charles Sherrington studied. A reflex arc is a neural pathway that controls a reflex action, involving sensory neurons, interneurons, and motor neurons, without the direct involvement of the brain.

If a Pot of Water Is Hotter Than Expected, It