SCIENCE
NERVOUS SYSTEM
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Question
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Involuntary action
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Voluntary action
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Reflex
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -An involuntary response to a stimulus is known as reflex action.
Detailed explanation-2: -A reflex is an automatic, involuntary response to an incoming stimulus. Sensory (afferent) neurons transmit information from the perimeter of the body to the central nervous system. Motor (efferent) neurons communicate information from the nervous system to muscles and glands.
Detailed explanation-3: -Actions which take place without consciousness or willingness of an individual are called the involuntary action. Digestion, heart beating, sneezing, etc are few examples of involuntary actions. Both involuntary and voluntary actions are controlled by the same parts of the brain.
Detailed explanation-4: -What’s a Reflex? A reflex is an involuntary (say: in-VAHL-un-ter-ee), or automatic, action that your body does in response to something-without you even having to think about it.