Question

What is the difference between reflex arc and reflex action

Answer 1

Answer:

Reflex action is the immediate response of an organism under dangerous situations whereas reflex arc is the path taken by body tissues during a reflex action.

Answer 2

Answer:

A reflex arc is a neural pathway that controls an action reflex. In higher animals, most sensory neurons do not pass directly into the brain, but synapse in the spinal cord. ... Reflex action is an involuntary action by the body. Reflex is an action generated by the body in response to the environment.