An individual steps into a tub of very hot water and immediately jumps out again. What mechanism caused this response?

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The reflex pain response causes an automatic withdrawal of the body part from the painful stimulus. In this case, stepping into hot water would activate sensory receptors in the skin, sending a signal to the spinal cord, which would then activate motor neurons to withdraw the foot from the water.

An Individual Steps into a Tub of Very Hot Water