Explain Reflex Action?

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A reflex action, also known as a reflex, [ is an involuntary and nearly instantaneous movement in response to a stimulus.[1] A true reflex is a behavior which is mediated via the reflex arc; this does not apply to casual uses of the term 'reflex ]

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