Question

Classify the following as voluntary or involuntary movements.
a. Coughing
b. Food getting digested
c. Moving a table
d. Beating of heart
e. Function of the kidneys
f. Flying a kite

Answer 1

The responses of the nervous system to certain stimuli may be vountary or involuntary. Involuntary responses (actions) are those which is not under our control. In contrast, voluntary responses (actions) are those which are under our control influenced by our consciousness and thoughts.

$\left(a\right)$ Coughing-Involuntary

$\left(b\right)$Food getting digested-Involuntary

$\left(c\right)$Moving a table-Voluntary

$\left(d\right)$Beating of heart-Involuntary

$\left(e\right)$Function of the kidneys-Involuntary

$\left(f\right)$Flying a kite-Voluntary