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What is the difference between a reflex action and walking ? (CSBE 2010)


REFLEX ACTION

WALKING

•It is an involuntary action


•It is rapid, automatic response to a stimulus.

•It is under the control of the Peripheral Nervous System( Spinal chord )

•It is a voluntary action


•It is under the control of an organism.


•It is under the control of the Central Nervous System(Brain )

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