The flexor (withdrawal)reflex
A)Has a monosynaptic component
B)Is initiated by stretching muscle spindle fibers
C)Is initiated by stimulation of the Golgi tendon organ
D)Stimulates contraction of the ipsilateral flexor muscle and inhibits contraction of the ipsilateral extensor muscle
E)Both has a monosynaptic component and is initiated by stretching muscle spindle fibers are correct

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The flexor (withdrawal) reflex is a polysynaptic reflex that is initiated by a painful stimulus, leading to the contraction of the ipsilateral flexor muscles and inhibition of the ipsilateral extensor muscles to withdraw the limb from the stimulus.

The Flexor (Withdrawal)reflex