Little Mattie accidently put his finger into a light socket. He instantly pulled his hand away in response to the shock he experienced. No learning was necessary for this response. The __________ enabled Mattie to do this.
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autonomic nervous system; |
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spinal cord; |
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reticular formation; |
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hippocampus; |
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amygdala; |
INCORRECT - The autonomic nervous system does not control the type of reflexive response described in this question. Although it would induce the emotional arousal that accompanied the pain experienced.
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