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प्रश्न
Define the following:
Reflex action
Define the following term:
Reflex action
Define reflex action.
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उत्तर
Reflex action is an automatic/quick/immediate, involuntary action in the body brought about by a stimulus. This mechanism prevents injury to the body by triggering a rapid and automatic response.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
With the help of a neat and labelled diagram, describe reflex arc.
A cell (or group of cells) in a sense organ which is sensitive to a particular type of stimulus is called :
(a) interceptor
(b) effector
(c) receptor
(d) acceptor
Which of the following cannot be considered a receptor?
(a) ear
(b) nose
(c) muscle
(d) eye
The part of brain which controls the involuntary action such as heart beat, breathing, blood pressure, etc. is :
(a) pons
(b) medulla
(c) cerebrum
(d) cerebellum
Which of the following statements is correct about receptors?
The gustatory receptors of our body are in one of the following organs. This organ is :
a) ear
(b) nose
(c) tongue
(d) skin
With the help of suitable example, describe reflex action.
Note the relationship between the first two words and suggest the suitable word/words for the fourth place.
Stimulus : Receptor :: Impulse : ______.
Complete the following sentence with appropriate Word
A reflex arc in man is best described as movement of stimuli from:
Categorise the following under stimulus and response.
Pain in the eye if something falls into it.
