what is reflex action what are the types of reflex action class 10th
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Explanation:
Some quick action in response to something simple occurring in environment is known as reflex action.
Reflex action is a rapid, automatic response to Sudden quick action in response to stimulus, which is not under the voluntary control of the brain, i.e. it is an involuntary action. It is a form of behaviour in which the same stimulus produce the same response every time, e.g.
(1) if we unknowingly touch a hot plate, immediately move our hand away from it.
(ii) moving our foot away on stepping something sharp
The pathway taken by nerve impulse in a reflex action is called the reflex arc.
❖ Reflex action :-
♡ Reflex actions are fast, automatic and involuntary responses of our body to unexpected external stimuli.
- There are two types of reflexes :-
1. Unconditional reflexes
2. Conditional reflexes |