Question

Explain ‘reflex action’ with a suitable example.

Answer 1

Reflex action is a quick (automatic) response to stimulus without thinking like blinking of eye, moving hand on touching object.

Answer 2

In a reflex action, the spinal cord along with the brain stem is responsible for the reflex movements. A few examples of reflex action are: When light acts as a stimulus, the pupil of the eye changes in size.