Reflex action is fast, spontaneous and ____.
WBBSE
Class X
Life Science
01 (d) Nervous System
01 Mark
2022
involuntary
Explanation
Reflex actions are rapid and involuntary responses to stimuli that do not require prior learning. They are automatic protective responses that help organisms react quickly to harmful situations without conscious thought.
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