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IMPORTANT QUESTIONS FOR CLASS 10 SCIENCE SA1

With the help of a labelled diagram explain reflex arc and reflex action
What is an endocrine gland

List the names of hormones secreted by the following endocrine glands and
mention their functions : (i) Thyroid gland (ii) Pituitary gland (iii) Adrenal
gland
(a) Draw a neat diagram of the human respiratory system and label the
following parts : (i) lungs (ii) trachea (iii) bronchus (iv) diaphragm.
(b) Name the respiratory pigment in human beings and discuss its role.
(c) Why is the rate of breathing in aquatic organisms much faster than that in
terrestrial organisms ?
(a) Draw the diagram of the human heart and label the part/s which :
(i) receives deoxygenated blood from vena cava,
(ii) sends deoxygenated blood to lung through pulmonary artery,
(iii) receives oxygenated blood from lungs,
(iv) sends oxygenated blood to all parts of the body through aorta.
(b) What does the blood consist of ?
(c) Write two functions of blood.
What will happen to a plant shoot if sunlight falls on it from one direction
only? What do you call this movement?
Small intestine of herbivores is longer than that of carnivores like tiger .Why?
How does the acidic food present in the small intestine is converted in to
alkaline for the action of pancreatic enzymes?
Name the protein and lipid digesting enzymes present in the pancreatic juice
How does our body respond when adrenaline is secreted in to the blood?
What is the role of acid in our stomach?
Name the enzyme present in saliva

How are fats digested in our body?Where does this process take place?
) How is Oxygen transported in human beings? Give three different path
ways for the breakdown of Glucose
Describe the structure and functioning of nephrons?
) Draw and label a neuron. Explain how it carries messages.
Which part of brain is responsible for precision of voluntary actions?
Why ventricles have thicker walls than auricles?
Name the two glands associated with the digestive system in humans. Name their
secretion also.
Give reasons for the following:
(i) The glottis is guarded by epiglottis.
(ii) The lungs alveoli are covered with blood capillaries.
(iii) The wall of the trachea is supported by cartilage ring
Write the functions of parts of hind brain.
Name the hormone synthesized at the shoot tips. How does it help the plant to
response to light
Draw a labelled diagram of Stomata
Write two Functions of Stomata.
(b) What are the raw materials used during photosynthesis. Write chemical equation
for photosynthesis.

When is lactic acid formed in our muscles?


Give the events that occur during photosynthesis.
What happens at the synapse between two neurons
Name various plant hormones. Give one function of each
Draw the diagram of alimentary canal of man and label the following parts:
Mouth
Oesophagus
Stomach
Intestine

Where do carbohydrates, proteins and fats get digested in human beings


What is the advantage of having four chambered heart? Support your answer
with a diagram of the section of a human heart.
What are the two vital functions of the human kidneys
What do the following transport:
(i)

Xylem

(ii)

Pulmonary artery

(i) pulmonary Vein


(ii) Phloem
Explain the digestion in stomach.
Mention any three important functions of fore brain.
How is brain protected from shocks and injuries
How are water and minerals absorbed by the plant?
Draw neat diagram of digestive system. Label its all parts. How the main components
of the food digested in the small intestine? Explain
Name the hormone that controls the rate of respiration. Also name the part of the
brain responsible for controlling respiration.
Explain the significance of peristaltic movement that occurs all along the gut during
digestion
Draw a diagram of human brain and label any four parts. Write one function each of
any two parts
What is chemotropism? Give one example. Name any two plant hormones and
mention their functions.

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