Question

What is the difference between a voluntary and an involuntary action? Which kind of action is digestion? Explain your choice.

Answer 1

Voluntary action	Involuntary action
Initiated by will or thought.	Initiated by some stimulus, no will is needed.
Actions controlled by cerebrum.	Actions controlled by medulla.

• Digestion is an involuntary action that takes place within our body without our will.
• When we ingest food the process of digestion takes with the help of various glands that secrete enzymes, digestive juice and various organs are also involved in this process.