Biology
Briefly differentiate between the following by giving examples:
Voluntary and involuntary action.
Answer
| Voluntary Action | Involuntary Action |
|---|---|
| Voluntary actions occur knowingly. | Involuntary actions occur unknowingly. |
| Cerebrum controls voluntary actions. | Medulla oblongata and Spinal cord controls involuntary actions. |
| Eating apple, watching TV are examples of voluntary actions. | Breathing, beating of heart are examples of involuntary actions. |
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(a) What are the two main parts of a neuron?
(b) Is this structure unicellular or multicellular?
(c) Which part of the neuron contains nucleus?
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(e) How are neurons significant to us?
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