Reflexive Actions and Daily Routines Quiz

Breathing is an involuntary and automatic reflexive action controlled by the respiratory centers in the brainstem.

A habit is a daily routine performed automatically and without conscious thought.

A reflex is a simple, automatic response to a sensory stimulus without conscious thought.

The Peripheral Nervous System (PNS) is responsible for reflex actions, transmitting signals between the central nervous system and the rest of the body.

A conditioned reflex is a reflex action that occurs in response to a specific, learned stimulus through conditioning.

The sleep-wake cycle is an example of a circadian rhythm-related reflex action in daily routines.

A routine is a behavior repeated regularly and tends to occur unconsciously.

Habituation is the process of habitually repeating a behavior to the point that it becomes automatic.

The refractory period in reflex actions refers to the recovery time between two reflex responses.

Melatonin is often associated with the regulation of daily routines and sleep-wake cycles, being released by the pineal gland.