Scratch reflex or Multisynaptic reflex

Scratch reflex or Multisynaptic reflex

Initiated by combination of tactile and pain receptor organ. Afferent enters the spinal cord and end in internuncial neurons.

Preventive reflex helps to remove the irritating stimuli from skin (dorsal lateral surface of the thorax and neck ) with one rear limb and out affecting the posture of the animal. 

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