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One important aspect of reflex action is to help protect us without having to think. Reflex actions are involuntary and quick. They are done to meet an emergency and occur at the level of the spinal cord. Examples include the gag reflex clearing unplanned foreign objects or your eyelid closing when something gets near your eye.

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What are two example of reflex actions and their importance?

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What are the differences between voluntary actions and reflex actions?

reflex action is an involuntary action which means to do something physically whereas voluntary action means to do something mentally


Action which does not require thinking?

Reflex actions do not require thinking, nor do the actions of involuntary muscles.


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Most of them are controlled by the spinal column.


Are reflex actions quicker than normal responses?

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What is the difference between involuntary actions and reflex actions?

An involuntary action is a body process that occurs automatically regardless of external stimulus. In contrast, a reflex is an automated response to an external stimulus.


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Man's mind makes him responsible for his actions.


Why are reflex actions very fast?

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