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what is happening when i have my reflexes tested?

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what is happening when i have my reflexes tested?
« on: 14/09/2007 23:09:37 »
You are sat on a chair and the doctor hits you with a little hammer type object, your leg jerks up. But why does this happen, and what does it "prove"?
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  • what is happening when i have my reflexes tested?
    « Reply #1 on: 15/09/2007 11:31:03 »
    You react reflexively,since ages we have been saving our assses dont you think it will leave an impression
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