Define reflex action. With the help of a flow chart show the path of a reflex action such as sneezing.

Define reflex action. With the help of a flow chart show the path of a reflex action such as sneezing.

Solution

Reflex action is a sudden/spontaneous/immediate action in response to the environment/stimulus e.g. sneezing. Stimulus → Receptors (Nose) → Sensory neuron → (Relay neuron) → Spinal cord → Motor neuron → Effector (Muscles) → Response (any other example)

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