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Saurabh immediately took his hand away when he touched a hot utensil. This is an example of a ____ action.

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Reflex actions are automatic reactions of the body, that do not need thinking. They are controlled by the spinal cord. Saurabh experienced a similar reaction when he touched the hot utensil.

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