Reflex

• What do reflex actions not involve?

  Conscious thought
• Why do reflex actions happen quickly?

  To avoid unnecessary damage to the body
• What is a reflex action?

  A fast, automatic response to a stimulus
• Why are reflex actions important?

  They help the body avoid danger
• What basic functions do reflex actions control?

  Breathing and moving food
• When does awareness of a reflex response occur?

  After the response has been carried out
• How do reflex actions minimize damage to the body?

  By being automatic and rapid