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A neural circuit in an organism controls a critical escape reflex. This reflex must be extremely fast and involve the simultaneous contraction of several muscles. The neurons in this circuit are joined by connections that permit electrical current to pass directly from one cell to the next. Based on this mechanism, evaluate the effectiveness of these connections for this specific reflex.
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A neural circuit in an organism controls a critical escape reflex. This reflex must be extremely fast and involve the simultaneous contraction of several muscles. The neurons in this circuit are joined by connections that permit electrical current to pass directly from one cell to the next. Based on this mechanism, evaluate the effectiveness of these connections for this specific reflex.