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WorksheetsVoluntary and Involuntary action
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 12mins
Movements that you choose to control
Involuntary
Voluntary
Movements that you cannot control
Involuntary
Voluntary
Voluntary actions are taken under _________________ control.
conscious
unconscious
semi-conscious
caution
Involuntary actions are taken under _________________ control.
conscious
unconscious
semi-conscious
caution
Example of involuntary action is ____________________.
reading
talking
breathing
writing
Example of voluntary action is ____________________.
peristalsis
heartbeat
breathing
reading
Which one below is CORRECT in describing voluntary action?
Affector > brain > effector > response
Affector > effector > response
Affector > effector > spinal cord > response
Effector > Affector > spinal cord > response
Which one below is CORRECT in describing involuntary action?
Affector > brain > effector > response
Affector > effector > response
Affector > effector > spinal cord > response
Effector > Affector > spinal cord > response
7. This action involving
brain
medulla oblongata
spinal cord
10. All voluntary action are controlled by the
brain
spinal cord
medulla oblongata
Select the VOLUNTARY action.
Select the INVOLUNTARY action.
Quick Response action that does not need the involvement of the brain
Voluntary Action
Reflex Action
Involuntary Action
Which of the following is TRUE about reflex action?
Automatic response
Occurs very slowly
Under concious control
Voluntary action
Example of reflex action
Slap your neighbour
Eating 'rice-to-wednesday'
Knee jerk reflex
Crawling under dining table
Example of reflex action
Slap your neighbour
Eating 'rice-to-wednesday'
Knee jerk reflex
Crawling under dining table
What is the main difference between voluntary/involuntary actions and reflex actions?
Reflex actions don't use the brain.
Reflex actions use the brain and spinal cord whilst voluntary/involuntary actions don't.
V/IV actions happen way faster than reflex actions.
V/IV actions are for feelings, reflex actions are for touch/smell/taste/sight.
