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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.


Why don't fish have reflex actions?

Fish do have reflex actions.


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.


Which actions are not controlled by the brain?

Reflex actions are not controlled by the brain.


What is the difference between a reflex arc and a normal nerve impulse?

A reflex arc doesn't go all the way up to the brain. Thus it NEVER becomes part of the thought process.


How is a reflex action different from a normal response to a stimulus?

A reflex action is an automatic, involuntary response to a stimulus that bypasses the brain, whereas a normal response to a stimulus involves conscious thought and decision-making processes in the brain. Reflex actions occur more quickly and are essential for survival, while normal responses can involve cognitive processing and decision-making.


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.


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.


Action which does not require thinking?

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


What is the difference between involuntary action and reflex action?

Involuntary actions are movements or processes that occur automatically without conscious control, such as heartbeat or digestion. Reflex actions are quick, automatic responses to a stimulus that involve a specific neural pathway, like withdrawing your hand from a hot stove.