THORAX ABDOMEN AND PELVIS

MEDICAL

KIDNEY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of these is not a reflex response?
A
moving a hand off something hot
B
sneezing
C
picking up a book
D
wink of eyes
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Blinking of eyes is not a reflex action, but it is involuntary action. A reflex action is one which occurs spontaneously whereas involuntary action happens without the conscious choice of an organism.

Detailed explanation-2: -For example, if you put your hand on a hot stove, a reflex causes you to immediately remove your hand before a “Hey, this is hot!” message even gets to your brain. Other protective reflexes are blinking when something flies toward your eyes or raising your arm if a ball is thrown your way.

Detailed explanation-3: -There are different types of reflexes, including a stretch reflex, Golgi tendon reflex, crossed extensor reflex, and a withdrawal reflex.

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