| Reflex actions | Involuntary actions |
| 1. Rapid automatic responses to a stimulus without the conscious involvement of the brain | 1. Occurs without the consciousness of an organism |
| 2. Controlled by spinal cord | 2. Controlled by mid brain or medulla oblongata |
| 3. Very quick and instantaneous | 3. Relatively slower |
| 4. May involve any muscle or a gland | 4. Involves only smooth muscles |
| 5. Can be conditioned | 5. Cannot be influenced by external conditioning |
| Examples: Blinking of eyes, salivation | Examples: Beating of heart, blood circulation |
Answered by Vishal kumar | 1 year ago
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