Differentiate between:
(a) Natural and acquired reflexes

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Natural reflexes:
They are the unconditioned reflexes that are present from birth and do not require any previous experience.
Acquired reflexes:
It is developed during the lifetime of a person due to experiences
Natural reflexes
Acquired reflexes
It is also called innate reflexes which are observed in a person from birth
It is a conditioned reflex which is developed during the life time of a person
They are few in number
They are more in number
Example- sneezing, blinking, coughing
Example-Recalling the smell of a food, riding a bicycle

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Natural reflexes	Acquired reflexes
It is also called innate reflexes which are observed in a person from birth	It is a conditioned reflex which is developed during the life time of a person
They are few in number	They are more in number
Example- sneezing, blinking, coughing	Example-Recalling the smell of a food, riding a bicycle