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spinal cord in the central nervous system controls reflex arc and reflex action.

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Why don't fish have reflex actions?

Fish do have reflex actions.


What controls a reflex?

spinal cord


What controls the reflex actions?

Reflex actions are controlled by the spinal cord and do not require input from the brain. Sensory neurons detect a stimulus, send a message to the spinal cord, and motor neurons immediately send a response signal to the muscles, causing a rapid and automatic reaction.


What part of the body is not a reflex action in humans?

Conscious actions, such as voluntary movements controlled by the brain, are not reflex actions in humans. These actions involve decision-making and higher brain functions, unlike reflex actions which are automatic responses to stimuli.


What controls involuntary actions?

The autonomic nervous system controls involuntary actions such as heart rate, digestion, and breathing. It consists of the sympathetic and parasympathetic branches, which work together to regulate these functions without conscious effort. Hormones and reflex pathways also play a role in controlling involuntary actions.


Which actions are not controlled by the brain?

Reflex actions are not controlled by the brain.


What is a automatic reflex arc?

An automatic reflex arc is a neural pathway that controls reflex actions in response to a stimulus. It involves sensory neurons detecting the stimulus and sending signals to the spinal cord, which then quickly activates motor neurons to produce a rapid and involuntary response, bypassing conscious control from the brain.


What controls the reflex?

Most of them are controlled by the spinal column.


What part of the nervous system is not involved in producing reflex actions?

The cerebral cortex is not directly involved in producing reflex actions. Reflex actions are controlled at the spinal cord or lower levels of the brain without involvement of higher brain centers like the cerebral cortex.


In some reflex actions skeletal muscles contract without the involvement of what?

In some reflex actions, skeletal muscles contract without the involvement of conscious thought or decision-making processes from the brain. These reflex actions are controlled by the spinal cord and are known as spinal reflexes.


Is reflex action and reflex arcs are same?

Reflexes are uncontrollable movements that happen almost instantly in response to a stimuli. A reflex arc, a neuronal circuit that controls reflexes, is where reflex activities takes place.


What are the differences between voluntary actions and reflex actions?

Voluntary actions are consciously controlled movements initiated by the brain, while reflex actions are automatic responses to stimuli that do not require conscious thought. Voluntary actions involve higher brain functions and can be modified based on individual intent, while reflex actions are typically quick, involuntary responses for immediate protection or survival.