If a doctor attempts to trigger the patellar tendon reflex and a lack of response occurs,what are potential regions where pathology might exist?
A)the brain
B)the knee
C)the spinal cord
D)the knee and spinal cord
E)the knee and the brain

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The patellar tendon reflex is a spinal reflex, so pathology in the knee or spinal cord could cause a lack of response.

If a Doctor Attempts to Trigger the Patellar Tendon Reflex