What is the difference between a reflex action and walking? - Zigya
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What is the difference between a reflex action and walking?


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Reflex action

Walking

1.

Reflex action is a spontaneous immediate response to a stimulus. It happens without thinking.

Walking is a response to the information transmitted by nerve to muscles of the legs. In this case, thinking is involved.

2.

Reflex action is controlled and coordinated by spinal cord.

Hind-brain instructs and controls leg muscles to move.

3.

It is an involuntary action.

It is a voluntary action.

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