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A reflex response to excessive pain or heat is first processed through the brain.

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False it's processed by your central nervous system through dendrites
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Reflexes and snap reactions are generally bounced back directly from the spinal cord so as to save time. It helps when touching something hot for example because you react and move away instantly rather than your body burning for a second while the brain processes the information
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