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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Reflex Pathway**: The reflex pathway is a neural pathway that mediates reflex actions, which are involuntary responses to stimuli. These actions occur without conscious thought. 2. **Components of the Reflex Pathway**: The reflex pathway primarily involves: - **Sensory Neuron (Afferent Neuron)**: This neuron carries the sensory information from the receptor (e.g., skin, muscle) to the Central Nervous System (CNS). - **Central Nervous System (CNS)**: The CNS processes the sensory information. In reflex actions, the spinal cord is primarily responsible for processing the reflex. - **Motor Neuron (Efferent Neuron)**: After processing, the CNS sends a response back through the motor neuron to the effector (e.g., muscle), resulting in a reflex action. 3. **Interneuron Role**: While the basic reflex pathway requires at least one sensory neuron and one motor neuron, an interneuron may be present. Interneurons facilitate communication between sensory and motor neurons, especially in more complex reflexes, but their presence is not mandatory for the reflex pathway to function. 4. **Conclusion**: Therefore, the reflex pathway requires at least: - One **Sensory Neuron** (Afferent) - One **Motor Neuron** (Efferent) - The **CNS** (specifically the spinal cord for reflex actions) ### Final Answer: The reflex pathway requires at least one sensory neuron, one motor neuron, and the central nervous system (CNS). ---
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