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Which of the following is NOT an example of an involuntary action?
Which of the following is NOT an example of an involuntary action?
- Walking (correct)
- Heartbeat
- Blinking of eyes
- Breathing
What is the term for an immediate and involuntary response to a stimulus?
What is the term for an immediate and involuntary response to a stimulus?
- Planned response
- Voluntary reaction
- Conscious action
- Reflex action (correct)
Which part of the body receives the stimulus in a reflex action involving a hot object?
Which part of the body receives the stimulus in a reflex action involving a hot object?
- Heart
- Skin (correct)
- Stomach
- Brain
What component of a reflex arc transmits the nerve impulse within the spinal cord?
What component of a reflex arc transmits the nerve impulse within the spinal cord?
Which part of the reflex arc carries the impulse to the muscles to initiate a response?
Which part of the reflex arc carries the impulse to the muscles to initiate a response?