A signal to cause your muscle to contract, pulling your hand away from a hot object, would travel along
A) autonomic neurons
B) sensory neurons
C) somatic neurons
D) autonomic and somatic neurons

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The signal to move your hand away from a hot object is a reflex action controlled by the somatic nervous system. Somatic neurons control voluntary muscle movement, whereas autonomic neurons control involuntary processes such as breathing and digestion. Sensory neurons detect stimuli and send signals to the brain for interpretation. Therefore, the signal for muscle contraction in this scenario would travel along somatic neurons.

A Signal to Cause Your Muscle to Contract, Pulling Your