Spinal Cord Reflex Action
A patient with damage to the thoracic region of the spinal cord has lost sensation and movement in their legs. However, when the patient’s leg is pricked with a pin, it withdraws automatically, despite the patient feeling no sensation. Which of the following best explains this reflexive action?
A
Parasympathetic division of the ANS
B
Higher order processing in the CNS
C
Sympathetic division of the ANS
D
Spinal reflexes in the somatic nervous system
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