Somatic reflexes allow us to avoid damaging stimuli, and prevent harm to the body. What are the characteristics of the reflexive responses that are making them effective?
A) fast and predictable
B) short lasting and voluntary
C) jerky and spastic
D) changeable each time

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Somatic reflexes are designed to rapidly and predictably respond to potentially damaging stimuli in order to prevent harm to the body. The fast and predictable nature of these reflexive responses is what makes them effective. The other options (B, C, and D) do not accurately describe the nature of somatic reflexes.

Somatic Reflexes Allow Us to Avoid Damaging Stimuli, and Prevent