WAEC Biology 2012 Question 16

Question 16

Nervous Coordination

The following are all examples of a simple reflex action, except

  1. A.swallowing
  2. B.sneezing.
  3. C.walking.
  4. D.blinking.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (walking.)

Explanation

Walking is a voluntary (or learned) action controlled by the brain; swallowing, sneezing and blinking are automatic reflexes.