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What are voluntary and involuntary actions? Which part of the nervous system controls them?​ ​

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Voluntary action: Actions that result from a conscious effort are called voluntary actions. Voluntary actions are controlled by the central nervous system(cerebrum) Example – walking, weight lifting​ ​

Involuntary action: Actions which take place due to reflex action or without consciousness are called the involuntary actions. Involuntary actions are controlled by central nervous system(medulla oblongata)​ Example – breathing, sneezing​

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