PHYSIOLOGY
CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM
Question
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a sneeze
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a automatic response
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late reaction
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stomach pains
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Detailed explanation-1: -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. You don’t decide to kick your leg, it just kicks. There are many types of reflexes and every healthy person has them. In fact, we’re born with most of them.
Detailed explanation-2: -Reflex actions These different types of neurons work together in a reflex action . A reflex action is an automatic (involuntary) and rapid response to a stimulus, which minimises any damage to the body from potentially harmful conditions, such as touching something hot.
Detailed explanation-3: -It is called a reflex action. Thus, Reflex action is an automatic, spontaneous and mechanical response to a stimulus controlled by spinal cord without the involvement of brain.