Question

Describe reflex action with the help of an example.

Answer 1

An immediate and involuntary response given to a stimulus from the environment is called a reflex action. Sometimes we react to an incident without any thinking on our part or control over the reaction. This is a response given to a certain stimulus from the surroundings. In such situations, proper control and co-ordination is achieved even without intervention of the brain.

Example: If we unknowingly touch a hot plate, we immediately move our hand away from it.