Gce Model Questions Vol1 2023 Biology Question 26

Practice objective / multiple choice question 26 from the 2023 Gce Model Questions Vol1 Biology examination.

Gce Model Questions Vol1 2023 Biology Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 26 GCE_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2023 • BIOLOGY • objective

In a physiological experiment, a researcher measures the latency between a brief tap applied to the skin and the onset of contraction in the flexor carpi radialis muscle of the forearm. The recorded latency is \(45\ \text{ms}\). When the same tap is applied to the sole of the foot, the latency to contraction of the tibialis anterior is \(70\ \text{ms}\). Both measurements are taken at the same ambient temperature. Based on typical latency ranges for different reflex pathways, identify which type of reflex (monosynaptic stretch reflex, polysynaptic withdrawal reflex, or supraspinally mediated response) most likely mediates each response. Justify your answer.

Answer Options

A. Forearm tap - polysynaptic withdrawal reflex; foot tap - monosynaptic stretch reflex.
Correct Answer B. Forearm tap - monosynaptic stretch reflex; foot tap - polysynaptic withdrawal reflex.
C. Forearm tap - supraspinally mediated response; foot tap - polysynaptic withdrawal reflex.
D. Forearm tap - monosynaptic stretch reflex; foot tap - supraspinally mediated response.
Correct Answer
B
Correct Option:
Forearm tap - monosynaptic stretch reflex; foot tap - polysynaptic withdrawal reflex.

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This is Gce Model Questions Vol1 2023 Biology Question 26. It is one of the objective questions from the 2023 Gce Model Questions Vol1 Biology examination.

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