While Jane was running hot water for her son's bath,she touched the hot water pouring out and immediately pulled back her hand.This reaction resulted from activation of:
A)the brain.
B)the sympathetic nervous system.
C)a spinal reflex.
D)the parasympathetic nervous system.

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Jane's immediate reaction to pull back her hand was a protective reflex, which is controlled by the spinal cord. This reflex helps to prevent further injury or damage to the skin. The activation of the brain, sympathetic or parasympathetic nervous system is not involved in this immediate and automatic response.

While Jane Was Running Hot Water for Her Son's Bath,she