Question

Reflex action is under direct control of the brain.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is B False

1. A reflex action is a rapid and instinctive (involuntary) response to a stimulus that protects the body from potentially harmful circumstances such as touching something hot.
2. The "central nervous system" governs reflex action.
3. A reflex action is a complete process of responding to peripheral nerve stimulation that occurs automatically, i.e., without conscious effort or thinking, and needs the involvement of a component of the central nervous system.

Final answer: The given statement is false.