Question

How are involuntary actions and reflex actions different from each other?

Answer 1

S.No	Involuntary actions	Reflex actions
1	They involve autonomic nervous system.	They involve all parts of voluntary nervous
2	They usually occur in response to internal stimuli.	They operate against harmful stimuli which are generally external and may cause injury.
3	They are connected with functioning of internal body parts.	They are connected with emergency.
4	These are regulated by medulla (hind-brain).	Reflex action is controlled by spinal cord.
5	The speed of response is slower.	The speed of response is very fast.
6	Example: Beating of heart muscle.	Example: Removal of hand with jerk when someone touches a hot object accidently.