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How are involuntary actions and reflex actions different from each other?
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| Involuntary actions | Reflex actions |
|---|---|
| Involuntary actions refer to any actions or processes that occur without conscious control or awareness. | Reflex actions are rapid, spontaneous and involuntary actions that occur in response to a stimulus. |
| Involuntary actions are controlled by medulla oblongata. | Reflex actions are controlled by spinal cord. |
| For example, contractions of our digestive tract muscles, the heart beat. | For example, removing hand suddenly after touching a hot object. |
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