Question

What do you mean by reflex action?Give
Examples of its..

Answer 1

Answer:

REFLEX ACTION

• A reflex is made possible by neural pathways called reflex arcs.
• It is involuntary autonomic spontaneous mechanical response.
• It occurs without will of an individual.
• It is done by peripheral nervous system which includes some parts of CNS (Central Nervous System) .
• These are protective mechanism and first observed by Marshell Hall.

REFLEX ARC

• A neural path of reflex action is called reflex arc.
• Path of reflex arc are following below :

1. Affector organ
2. Sensory neuron / Afferent fibre
3. CNS (spinal cord or brain)
4. Motor neuron / Efferent neuron
5. Target organ / Effector

Answer 2

A reflex or a reflex action is something that you do automatically and without thinking, as a habit or as a reaction to something. ... A reflex or a reflex action is a normal, uncontrollable reaction of your body to something that you feel, see, or experience.