alleryStart learning →Which description defines a reflex action?
AA rapid automatic response to a stimulus
BA learned change in long-term memory
CA voluntary choice after conscious comparison
DA slow response carried through hormones
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. A rapid automatic response to a stimulus
A reflex is an automatic response to a stimulus that occurs without conscious deliberation.
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