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Reflex action involves...

Reflex action involves

A

medulla oblongata

B

cerebellum

C

optoc lobe

D

spinal cord

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Reflex Action**: Reflex action is an involuntary and rapid response to a stimulus. It is a protective mechanism that helps organisms respond quickly to harmful situations. 2. **Identifying the Components**: Reflex actions involve specific components: - **Stimulus**: The event that triggers the reflex (e.g., touching a hot surface). - **Receptor**: Sensory neurons that detect the stimulus. - **Afferent Pathway**: The pathway that carries sensory information to the spinal cord. - **Integration Center**: The spinal cord processes the information and generates a response. - **Efferent Pathway**: The pathway that carries the response from the spinal cord to the effector (muscles). - **Effector**: The muscle or gland that performs the response (e.g., pulling the hand away). 3. **Analyzing the Options**: The question provides four options regarding which part of the nervous system is involved in reflex actions: - **A. Medulla Oblongata**: Involved in autonomic functions but not primarily in reflex actions. - **B. Cerebellum**: Primarily involved in coordination and balance, not reflex actions. - **C. Optic Lob**: Related to vision, not reflex actions. - **D. Spinal Cord**: The correct answer, as it is the main center for processing reflex actions. 4. **Conclusion**: Based on the analysis, reflex actions primarily involve the spinal cord, which processes the sensory information and generates a motor response without the need for conscious thought. ### Final Answer: The correct answer is **D. Spinal Cord**. ---
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