Mechanical Stimulation of a Mauthner Neuron, in Fish, Results in a Stereotyped

Mechanical stimulation of a Mauthner neuron, in fish, results in a stereotyped escape response. Within milliseconds, contraction of particular trunk muscles and other muscles in the fin, jaw and operculum, cause an abrupt body turn away from the stimulus, positioning the fish to accelerate away. This behaviour is an example of a

A) rhythmically generated pattern modified by conscious input.
B) consciously generated pattern modified by a rhythmic pattern generator.
C) monosynaptic reflex.
D) polysynaptic reflex.
E) response to adrenaline release.

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