6.1.1 - What happens in Reflex Actions?
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What is a reflex action?
💡 Hint: Think of how you react when you touch something hot.
What does a reflex arc consist of?
💡 Hint: Consider what pathways the signals travel through.
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What is the primary function of reflex actions?
💡 Hint: Consider the situations where you react without thinking.
True or False: Reflex actions involve the brain for immediate responses.
💡 Hint: Think about what happens with your body when you touch something hot.
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Consider a scenario where a person is pricked by a thorn. Detail the entire process of how this reflex action occurs.
💡 Hint: Break down each part of the reflex arc for clarity.
Why might it be evolutionarily advantageous for animals to rely on reflex actions?
💡 Hint: Think about the implications for survival in the wild.
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