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Is knee jerk a reflex action?


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Yes. Knee jerk is a reflex action.

Reflex action

  • Reflex action refers to the sudden and involuntary response towards a stimuli.
  • It aids organisms in quickly adapting to a threatening situation that could result in bodily harm or even death.
  • Reflex actions are under the control of spinal cord.
  • Pulling our hands away from a hot or cold object as soon as possible

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