reflex action
Pronunciation
Noun
B2 Upper-intermediate
Quick answer
A fast, automatic response to a stimulus that happens without conscious thought.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "Pulling your hand away from a hot surface is a _____ controlled by the spinal cord rather than the brain."
Answer: reflex action
In your own words, what does "reflex action" mean?
A fast, automatic response to a stimulus that happens without conscious thought.
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