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Nervous System — Question 10

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Question 4(b)

Briefly differentiate between the following by giving examples:

Inborn and acquired reflexes.

Answer

Difference between Inborn and acquired reflexes is given below:

Inborn ReflexesAcquired Reflexes
No previous experience or learning is required for inborn reflexes.Acquired reflexes develop with experience and learning during the lifetime.
Blinking, coughing, sneezing, vomiting are examples of inborn reflexes.Typing on the keyboard, playing a musical instrument are examples of acquired reflexes.