Rita was sitting in the garden and reading a book a sudden breeze went by her and she sneezed this reaction is a type of __ ? action (involuntary, voluntary) in this case rita’s response was controlled by heart or nerves)

Involuntary, brain

Explanation:

Involuntary functions are not within our control such as heart beat, digestion of food, breathing and more.  

All involuntary actions are controlled by the medulla oblongata which is located in the brain stem.  

On the other hand all voluntary actions performed by the skeletal muscle is controlled by the somatic nervous system.