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AQA GCSE · Question 02.3 · Homeostasis and Response

Which two human actions are reflexes?

How to approach this question

A reflex action is automatic, involuntary, and rapid. It is not a learned skill or a conscious decision. Read through the five options and identify the two actions that fit this description.

Full Answer

Reflex actions are involuntary and serve a protective function. - **Blinking when an insect flies into the eye:** This is a cranial reflex to protect the eye. It is automatic. - **Catching a ball:** This is a voluntary action coordinated by the brain. - **Playing a musical instrument:** This is a learned, voluntary skill. - **Removing the hand from a hot object:** This is a spinal reflex to prevent burns. It is automatic. - **Writing a message:** This is a conscious, voluntary action. Therefore, the two reflexes are blinking and removing the hand from a hot object.

Common mistakes

✗ Choosing voluntary actions like catching a ball or playing an instrument. These require conscious thought and are not reflexes.

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