Voluntary vs. Involuntary: The Paper-Throwing Experiment in General Biology

In a unique and engaging experiment, students in the General Biology class were given a special opportunity to throw papers in class, all in the name of science.
 
This experiment aimed to explore the distinctions between voluntary and involuntary reactions by observing the ability of their partner to withstand being hit by a wad of paper.
 
Students discovered difficulty in controlling the natural tendency to blink or flinch as they varied the distance, speed, or size of the papers being thrown.
 
This fun and interactive experiment shed light on the complexities of our reflexive responses.
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