Class 10 Science - Chapter Control and Coordination NCERT Solutions | What is the difference between a reflex

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Question 1

What is the difference between a reflex action and walking?

Answer

Reflex action:- reflex action is a involuntary mechanism, spontaneous, automatic, rapid and mechanical response to the external stimuli on specific receptor without the will of an organism. eg. beating of heart, blinking of eyes, upward and downward movement of diaphragm during respiration.

Walking:- walking is a voluntary mechanism, slower than involuntary mechanism, occurs with the will of an organism. It requires brain involvement which sends the electrical signals to various body parts for the movement.

 

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