Some simple reflexes,such as the reflexive withdrawal of one's hand when it touches a hot object,travel up an afferent nerve to the:
A) cerebral cortex.
B) arms and legs.
C) thalamus.
D) spinal cord.

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Simple reflexes such as withdrawal of hands from hot objects travel up the afferent nerve to the spinal cord, which is responsible for processing the reflex and causing a quick response without involving the brain. This is known as a spinal reflex.

Some Simple Reflexes,such as the Reflexive Withdrawal of One's Hand