The classic definition for an involuntary action would be a reflex. For example the doctor taps your knee and a monosynaptic (nerve to spinal cord and back again to the knee) contracts the muscles to cause the leg to kick. There are other interesting actions. Go into a room and make a loud noise and people turn to the noise. That is also a reflexive movement. Of course, coughing, sneezing, and the hick-ups are also involuntary actions.
Involuntary actions of the body are controlled by the autonomic nervous system.
Involuntary actions of the body are controlled by the autonomic nervous system.
Identify two types of involuntary actions and two types of voluntary actions
No. The medulla oblongata with the brain stem control all the necessary involuntary actions in our body.
No. The medulla oblongata with the brain stem control all the necessary involuntary actions in our body.
voluntary and involuntary
Yes. You are controlling your actions. Digestion and heartbeat are examples of involuntary actions.
Reflex actions do not require thinking, nor do the actions of involuntary muscles.
Involuntary and reflex actions
The medulla is the brain stem and it controls involuntary actions.
The "autonomic" parts of the nervous system.
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.