Eli was sewing on a button and accidentally stabbed himself with the needle.He noticed that he was pulling his finger away from the needle even before he had a chance to say 'ouch',and secretly,he believes that it is because he has superior reaction times.Is Eli's reaction so unusual?
A) Yes, he obviously has a nervous system that reacts much faster than the average person.
B) Yes, he is obviously extra sensitive to sensory stimulation compared to other people.
C) Yes, he should have felt the pain before he pulled his finger away, not after.
D) No, this reaction was taken care of by his spinal cord before his brain registered pain.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Eli's reaction is not unusual. When a person experiences sudden pain, the reflex action of pulling away from the source of pain is taken care of by the spinal cord, not the brain. This is a natural protective mechanism that helps prevent further injury. Therefore, it is likely that Eli's spinal cord responded quickly to the pain, causing him to pull his finger away before his brain had a chance to register the pain.

Eli Was Sewing on a Button and Accidentally Stabbed Himself