Is blinking controlled automatically?
SEP 26, 2023
Question:
My name is Christina and I am 10. I have a question about blinking for a school assignment. Would it be correct to state that blinking is an automatic function while awake but can be controlled if one decides to? Also, can people blink when they are asleep?
Answer:
Yes. Blinking is an automatic non-conscious natural function. It can be controlled. Blinking stops when your eyes are closed, during sleep, although the eyes may move back and forth, especially during the REM (Rapid Eye Movement) stage of sleep.