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WAEC Biology 1994 Question 10

Question 10

Nervous Coordination

Which of the following actions is not an example of a simple reflex action?

  1. A.Knee jerk
  2. B.Blinking of the eye
  3. C.Withdrawal of hand from hot object
  4. D.Reading a book
  5. E.Contraction of the iris
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (Reading a book)

Explanation

Reading is a voluntary, learned action controlled by the cerebrum; the others are automatic reflexes.