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: Carries the response signal away from the central nervous system to the target organ.

The pathway followed by the nerve impulses during a reflex action is called the . In a typical spinal reflex, this pathway usually consists of five core components: RefleX

: Detects the stimulus (e.g., heat, pressure, or a pinprick). : Carries the response signal away from the

: The muscle or gland that carries out the response (e.g., a muscle contracting to move a limb). Key Types of Reflexes RefleX