A reflex is different than a homeostatic control mechanism because a reflex
A)Is not initiated by a change in the environment
B)Arc does not require an integrating center to take place
C)Does not require an afferent pathway
D)Is a localized response involving short distance communication
E)Will not always attempt to decrease the magnitude of the original stimulus

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A reflex is an automatic response to a stimulus that does not always aim to decrease the magnitude of the original stimulus, unlike homeostatic mechanisms which typically work to restore balance.

A Reflex Is Different Than a Homeostatic Control Mechanism Because