The word reflex has its origin in __________.
A) Descartes' belief that the energy from the outside is reflected back by the nervous system to an animal's muscles
B) Descartes' belief that animals act as automatons, whereas people are rational and have souls
C) Descartes' desire to explain coughing and sneezing without reference to the soul
D) Descartes' idea that the pineal gland mediates the relationship between the nonmaterial mind and the material brain

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The word "reflex" comes from the Latin word "reflexus," which means "bent back." The concept of a reflex arc, in which sensory input is automatically translated into motor output, was first proposed by René Descartes. He believed that the sensory energy from the outside world was received by the nervous system and reflected back to the muscles, causing them to move.

The Word Reflex Has Its Origin in __________