State whether the following are simplex reflex, coordinated reflex, or neither of the two
Coughing during swallowing

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Solution

Simple reflex.
It is an involuntary reflex and it does not require pre-conditioning or pre-exposure to any stimulus.
Cough during swallowing helps to prevent the entry of food into the wind pipe.

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