Question

the short reflex bypasses what part of the nervous system? (figure 16 - 7)
central nervous system
enteric nervous system
peripheral nervous system
brainstem
spinal cord

Explanation:

Short reflexes are local reflexes that occur within the enteric nervous system. They bypass the central nervous system (which includes the brain and spinal cord). The enteric nervous system is part of the peripheral nervous system but short reflexes do not bypass the peripheral nervous system as a whole. The brainstem is part of the central nervous system. Short reflexes do not involve signals going to the central nervous system (brain - spinal cord) for processing.

Answer:

central nervous system