Reflexes that activate muscles on the same side of the body as the stimulus are called
A)contralateral.
B)ipsilateral.
C)commensual.
D)involuntary.
E)parasympathetic.

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Ipsilateral reflexes activate muscles on the same side of the body as the stimulus. Contralateral reflexes activate muscles on the opposite side of the body, commensal refers to a symbiotic relationship, involuntary refers to a reflex occurring without conscious control, and parasympathetic refers to the portion of the automatic nervous system responsible for "rest and digest" functions.

Reflexes That Activate Muscles on the Same Side of the Body