Question

Which example best describes a reflex action A. Eating food when hungry B. Bending down to lift a heavy object C. Coughing when the throat is irritated D. Going for a walk outside

Answer 1

C.coughing when the throat is irritated.

Answer 2

The correct answer is option C- coughning when the throat is irritated.

Coughing when the throat is irritated is a relfex action shown by the body. Basically, coughing is a body’s way to get rid of harmful irritants and dust particles. It is one of the reflex actions that can’t be ignored because they can be a sign of any underlying health problem.

Relfex action is defined as an involuntary or instant reaction to a particular stimuli.