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Do nerve lesions lead to absence of reflexes. why?

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Yes: Each nerve have two component, sensory component and motor component, if the motor component of the nerve effected that will lead to decrease of the reflex or absence (no stimulation to the fiber so no contraction).

Dr Kuitems and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 11/5/2022

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