The reflex action is controlled by the: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Reflex actions are rapid, involuntary responses to stimuli, primarily coordinated by the spinal cord without immediate brain involvement. The reflex arc includes receptor, sensory neuron, interneuron (in spinal cord), motor neuron, and effector. The brain is later informed. Examples: withdrawal of hand on touching a hot object. The medulla controls autonomic functions like breathing. The cerebrum handles conscious thought, cerebellum coordination.