A primary advantage of spinal reflexes appears to be that the reaction times are reduced because the ________________.
A)spinal reflexes are routed through the central nervous system
B)spinal reflexes are NOT routed through the brain
C)neurons responsible for these reflexes need no neurotransmitters
D)neurons responsible for these reflexes have no myelin

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Spinal reflexes bypass the brain and are processed directly within the spinal cord, allowing for quicker responses to stimuli. This direct routing is what reduces reaction times, as the signal does not have to travel to the brain and back.

A Primary Advantage of Spinal Reflexes Appears to Be That