Differentiate between voluntary and reflex actions

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Voluntary action
Reflex action
It is the response to the information transmitted by nerve to muscles
It is the action that is performed automatically.
Commands originate in the brain.
Commands originate in the spinal cord, autonomic nervous system, and a few parts of brain.
It may be slow or rapid
It is a very rapid response
It is not automatic
It is automatic and involuntary
They are controlled by our will
They are the response of our body during an emergency.
Example- walking, running, jumping, etc
Example- coughing, sneezing, removal of hand on touching a hot object.

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Voluntary action	Reflex action
It is the response to the information transmitted by nerve to muscles	It is the action that is performed automatically.
Commands originate in the brain.	Commands originate in the spinal cord, autonomic nervous system, and a few parts of brain.
It may be slow or rapid	It is a very rapid response
It is not automatic	It is automatic and involuntary
They are controlled by our will	They are the response of our body during an emergency.
Example- walking, running, jumping, etc	Example- coughing, sneezing, removal of hand on touching a hot object.