Information reaches the pons within 3 to 8 ms after a ____, and the full startle reflex occurs in less than two-tenths of a second.

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The startle reflex is a quick response to a sudden, unexpected stimulus, such as a loud noise. Information from the stimulus reaches the pons, a part of the brainstem, within 3 to 8 milliseconds, and this triggers the startle reflex, which can occur within less than two-tenths of a second.

Information Reaches the Pons Within 3 to 8 Ms After