Reflex Actions
Biology: Edexcel IGCSE, topic 3.5.8
Reflex Actions
Reflex actions allow us to respond to dangerous situations rapidly and automatically. Reflex actions do not involve conscious thought. The nervous system responds to stimuli (events or things) via a reflex arc. Some examples of reflexes are:
Blinking
Sneezing
Dropping hot objects
Test yourself on Reflex Actions
Which of the following is NOT an example of a reflex action?
How does the central nervous system respond to stimuli?
Why are reflex actions important?