In a crossed-extensor reflex,if the right arm was grabbed it would flex and the left arm would ________.
A) abduct
B) also flex
C) extend
D) adduct

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In a crossed-extensor reflex, when one limb is reflexively withdrawn (flexed) from a painful stimulus, the opposite limb extends. This reflex helps maintain balance. So, if the right arm flexes in response to a stimulus, the left arm would extend.

In a Crossed-Extensor Reflex,if the Right Arm Was Grabbed It