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……….actions is not performed under conscious control.
a) voluntary                         

b) involuntary
c) reflex action                    

d) none of these

b

Which of the following is/are voluntary action/s?
a) walking                                            

b) sneezing
c) running                                             

d) both a and c

d

Which of the following is/are involuntary action/s?
a) walking                                            

b) sneezing
c) running                                             

d) both a and c

b

Which of the following is/are voluntary action/s?
a) riding                                

b) eating
c) swimming                        

d) all of these

d

Which of the following is/are involuntary action/s?
a) breathing                         

b) heartbeat
c) blinking of eyes              

d) all of these

d

Reflex Action:

Reflex action is a sudden and involuntary response to stimuli. It helps organisms to quickly adapt to an adverse circumstance that could have the potential to cause bodily harm or even death. Pulling our hands away immediately after touching a hot or cold object is a classic example of a reflex action.