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Briefly explain reflex action in our body.

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  1. Reflex action is a sudden and involuntary response to stimuli.
  2. It helps organisms to quickly adapt to an adverse circumstance that could have the potential to cause bodily harm or even death.
  3. Pulling our hands away immediately after touching a hot or cold object is a classic example of a reflex action

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