Tim and Cheryl are watching a scary movie. Just as the music gets really intense Tim grabs her arm. She jumps right away but it takes a second for her to call him a jerk. This is because her __________ is quicker than her brain gets the message about being scared.
A)action potential
B)Medulla
C)spinal reflex
D)myelinated axons
E)premotor area

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The spinal reflex is responsible for Cheryl's immediate jump. This is because spinal reflexes are automatic responses that occur without the direct involvement of the brain, allowing for quicker reactions to stimuli.

Tim and Cheryl Are Watching a Scary Movie