How are involuntary actions and reflex actions different from each other?
ScienceClass 10CBSEAnswered 27 Mar 2026
Answer
Solution:
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Reflex actions |
Involuntary actions |
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1. Rapid automatic responses to a stimulus without the conscious involvement of the brain |
1. Occurs without the consciousness of an organism |
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2. Controlled by spinal cord |
2. Controlled by mid brain or medulla oblongata |
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3. Very quick and instantaneous |
3. Relatively slower |
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4. May involve any muscle or a gland |
4. Involves only smooth muscles |
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5. Can be conditioned |
5. Cannot be influenced by external conditioning |
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Examples: Blinking of eyes, salivation |
Examples: Beating of heart, blood circulation |
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