Question

Feeling hunger is a reflex action.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

A reflex action is an involuntary and nearly instantaneous movement in response to a stimulus. Reflex action is mediated by the reflex arc. They are rapid and happen without thinking. Reflex actions are at the level of the spinal cord and done to meet emergencies. Feeling hungry is generally involuntary action but sometimes feeling of hunger happens when we see or smell a favorite food. In such cases, feeling hungry becomes a reflex action.

Thus, the given statement is true.