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MDCAT Biology QUESTION #4268
Question 1
Which component of a reflex arc connects the sensory neuron to the motor neuron within the spinal cord?
  • Receptor
  • Effector
  • Muscle fiber
  • Associative neuron✔️
Correct Answer Explanation
The associative neuron (interneuron) is located in the spinal cord and connects the sensory (afferent) neuron to the motor (efferent) neuron in a reflex arc.