Knee jerk is an example of:: (A) Monosynaptic reflex, (B) Polysynaptic reflex, (C) Withdrawal reflex, (D) None of the above
Answer is A. The stretch reflex is the best known and studied monosynaptic reflex and is typified by the knee jerk reflex. Ref: Ganong's Review of Medical Physiology 23rd edition, Chapter 9.