Biology GCSE
Reflex Action
What Reflex Action means in Biology GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Reflex Action
A rapid, automatic response to a stimulus that does not involve the conscious part of the brain.
Topics that use Reflex Action
- Topic 7 – Animal coordination, control and homeostasis (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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Using Reflex Action in the exam
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