Is a Reflex Voluntary or Involuntary?

A reflex is an involuntary (say: in-VAHL-un-ter-ee), or automatic, action that your body does in response to something — without you even having to think about it. You don't decide to kick your leg, it just kicks. There are many types of reflexes and every healthy person has them. In fact, we're born with most of them.

Is a reflex a voluntary action?

Reflex action or reflex is an involuntary action in response to a stimulus. ... Reflex action is the result of the coordination of the spinal cord and peripheral nervous system. This action does not involve the brain. The pathway in which impulses travel during the reflex action is called a reflex arc.

What is the difference between involuntary and voluntary reflex action?

Reflex actions are involuntary actions which occur unknowingly. Voluntary actions on the other hand are performed consciously. Commands originate in the spinal cord, autonomic nervous system and a few in the brain as well.