Reflexive activity, such as jerking your hand away from a hot stove, is governed by the ____.
A) rescue system
B) endocrine system
C) nervous system
D) parasympathetic system

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Reflexive activity, such as jerking your hand away from a hot stove, is governed by the nervous system, specifically the somatic nervous system which controls voluntary movements and reflexes. The endocrine system secretes hormones and the parasympathetic system is responsible for resting and digesting functions. The rescue system is not a recognized system in biology.

Reflexive Activity, Such as Jerking Your Hand Away from a Hot