Actions Controlled by the Nervous System
Voluntary Actions: The body actions which are performed under conscious control, i.e., which are done after thinking over them are called voluntary actions. For example; speaking, eating, reading, walking, running, clapping, etc., are voluntary actions.
Involuntary Actions: The body actions which are performed without involvement of thinking process are called involuntary actions. Involuntary actions are not performed under conscious control. Heartbeat, breathing, blinking of eyes, movement of small intestine, etc., are the examples of involuntary actions.
Reflex Action
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