Question

peristalsis functional effeciany : blinking​

Answer 1

Answer:

Reflexes are of two types:-

(1) Natural (inborn) reflex:-Is one in which no previous experience or learning is required.These reflexes are inborn ,i.e.inherited from the parents.Example

• Blinking and watering of eyes coughing,sneezing,vomiting: these are protective reflexes.
• Salviation (when hungry),swallowing,peristalsis:provide functional efficiency.

(2) Conditioned (or acquired) reflex : Is one which develops during the lifetime due to experience or learning.Some examples of conditioned reflexes are :

• Watering of mouth (salivation) at the sight of a favourite or tasty food.Here,as an acquired reflex,salivation occurs because our brain remembers the taste of the food due to a previous experience
• Typing on the keyboard of a computer
• Playing a musical instrument.