Question
What is reflex action? Explain with one example each of the types of reflex actions based on previous experiences.
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Answer
(1) Reflex action is a sudden, spontaneous automatic, involuntary response to stimulus.
(2) Reflex actions based on previous experiences are categorized into two types:
(a) Unconditional reflexes
(i) These do not require any previous experience.
(ii) Examples: sneezing, coughing, yawning, hiccupping
(b) Conditional reflexes
(i) These actions are based on previous experience.
(ii) Examples: swimming, dancing, cycling etc
(iii) Initially these actions are voluntary when learning is being done, later after perfection they become involuntary.
(2) Reflex actions based on previous experiences are categorized into two types:
(a) Unconditional reflexes
(i) These do not require any previous experience.
(ii) Examples: sneezing, coughing, yawning, hiccupping
(b) Conditional reflexes
(i) These actions are based on previous experience.
(ii) Examples: swimming, dancing, cycling etc
(iii) Initially these actions are voluntary when learning is being done, later after perfection they become involuntary.
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