Why do many reflexes, such as pulling your hand away from a hot iron, happen so quickly?
A) They involve the neurotransmitter GABA rather than dopamine.
B) The message involved does not have to go all the way to the brain.
C) The speed of processing is faster in the frontal lobes than in the occipital lobes.
D) The path that reflexes follow to the brain is direct and does not involve any neurotransmitters.

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Reflexes involve a simple reflex arc that bypasses the brain and goes directly from the sensory neuron to the motor neuron, allowing for a quick response without the need for processing in the brain.

Why Do Many Reflexes, Such as Pulling Your Hand Away