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The peripheral nerves and the spinal cord.

When a reflex starts, the peripheral nerves in the arms or legs send a signal to the spinal cord. Normally that signal is sent on to the brain for processing. In a reflex, the spinal cord itself sends a response back to the arm or leg to move immediately.

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