Inevitable,involuntary responses to stimuli that are primarily controlled by circuits located in the spinal cord and brainstem are referred to as ____.
A)behaviors
B)habits
C)instincts
D)reflexes

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Reflexes are rapid and automatic responses to stimuli that do not require conscious thought or decision making. They are controlled by circuits located in the spinal cord and brainstem, which can function independently from higher brain centers. Therefore, reflexes are considered to be involuntary and inevitable responses to specific stimuli. Choices A, B, and C refer to more complex and variable types of behaviors that involve higher brain processes and learning.

Inevitable,involuntary Responses to Stimuli That Are Primarily Controlled by Circuits