Nature & science · Age 10 · Nervous System & Coordination
Reflexes – Fast and Automatic
Describe simple reflex actions and why they are fast.
Module
Nervous System & Coordination
Age
Age 10
Duration
10 min
Questions
5
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Question 1
Multiple choice
What is a reflex action?
Question 2
Multiple choice
Why are reflex actions faster than normal actions?
Question 3
Multiple choice
Which of these is an example of a reflex action?
Question 4
True or false
Reflex actions are automatic, meaning they happen without needing to think first.
Question 5
Matching
Match each reflex example to why it is useful.