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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.
Xylem
(ii)
Pulmonary artery