Question

What is the significance of reflex action.

Answer 1

Reflexes perform many jobs for our central nervous system. They protect us from danger, they help us move our body, they help us see, etc. Reflexes are VERY important.

​​​For example, when we unknowingly touch a hot object, we immediately withdraw our hand. This is a reflex action.

When we walk into bright light from a dark room, our eye adjusts to the light. This is also a reflex action.

So reflex action is very important in our day-to-day actions as well as when we are in danger.