Question

Watering of mouth is a

• A. reflex action
• B. action
• C. good
• D. bad

Answer 1

The correct option is A

reflex action

The correct option is A.

Explanation of the correct option:

1. Reflex action is an involuntary action that happens as a response to external stimuli.
2. Involuntary action is defined as any action that does not require thinking/thought or will to control it.
3. The spinal cord controls this action, which is spontaneous.
4. The reflex arc is formed by the connection between neurons and spinal cord muscles, allowing reflex action to occur.
5. Watering of the mouth on smelling the food, blinking of an eye, etc. are examples of reflex action.

Explanation of the incorrect options:

Watering of mouth is an action but it does not clearly describe the water of mouth specifically and it is just a response to external stimuli. So, being good or bad does not describe the process aptly.

Final answer: Watering of the mouth is a reflex action.