A bird hits the windshield of your car, and you reflexively duck and close your eyes. Which of the following is responsible for this action?
A) Medulla
B) Superior colliculi
C) Reticular formation
D) Thalamus
E) Cerebellum

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The superior colliculi, located in the midbrain, are primarily involved in initiating reflexive responses to visual stimuli, such as ducking or closing the eyes in response to a sudden threat like a bird hitting the windshield.

A Bird Hits the Windshield of Your Car, and You