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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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The superior colliculi are responsible for reflexive movements of the eyes, head, and neck in response to visual stimuli. In this scenario, the bird hitting the windshield is the visual stimulus that triggers the reflexive action of ducking and closing the eyes. The medulla, reticular formation, thalamus, and cerebellum are not directly involved in this particular reflex.

A Bird Hits the Windshield of Your Car,and You Reflexively