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Question
Which of the following is not an involuntary action?
Options
Vomiting
Salivation
Heart beat
Chewing
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Solution
Chewing
Explanation -
Involuntary action is the actions which are happening "without" the conscious choice of the organism. So chewing which is under conscious control is a voluntary action.
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