When Linda's doctor hits her knee with a small hammer, her knee involuntarily jerks forward. The involuntary movement of Linda's knee is a(n):

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The involuntary movement of Linda's knee in response to being hit with a small hammer is a reflex. Reflexes are automatic, involuntary responses to stimuli that are mediated by the nervous system, often involving a simple neural pathway known as a reflex arc.

When Linda's Doctor Hits Her Knee with a Small Hammer