Q As described on the Background page, reflexes can be categorized as either somatic or autonomic depending on whether they are controlled by the somatic or autonomic nervous systems, respectively. 1. Complete the table to compare and contrast somatic vs. autonomic reflexes. 2. Describe the muscle spindle apparatus. Where is it located and what does it detect? 3. Create a flow chart to map out the steps of the knee jerk reflex. Include the specific stimulus, sensor, neuron types, integrating center, effector (specific muscle!), and response for knee jerk reflex.
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