A reflex arc consists of the activation of a(n) _____ (in that order).
A) sensory neuron, interneuron, and motor neuron
B) motor neuron, interneuron, and sensory neuron
C) sensory neuron, motor neuron, and interneuron
D) interneuron, sensory neuron, and motor neuron

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A reflex arc typically involves the activation of a sensory neuron, which detects a stimulus and sends a signal to the spinal cord. An interneuron within the spinal cord processes the signal and then activates a motor neuron, which carries the response signal to the muscles or glands to elicit a response.

A Reflex Arc Consists of the Activation of A(n) _____