The knee-jerk reflex is an example of
A) a synapse between a sensory neuron in the spinal cord and a sensory neuron in the leg.
B) detection of a stimulus by a motor neuron.
C) a multisynaptic reflex in the spinal cord.
D) actions by pairs of antagonistic neurons.
E) a conversion of information in the spinal cord without participation of the brain.

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The knee-jerk reflex is an example of a monosynaptic reflex arc that involves a direct communication between a sensory neuron and a motor neuron within the spinal cord, allowing for a quick reflex action without the need for brain involvement.

The Knee-Jerk Reflex Is an Example of