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प्रश्न
Define the term:
Sensory neuron
उत्तर
The neurons which carry impulses from the body parts to the spinal cord or the brain are called sensory or afferent neurons. For example, the optic nerve of the eye.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
What is the function of receptors and effectors in our body?
The life processes in humans are controlled and regulated by :
(a) reproductive and endocrine systems
(b) respiratory and nervous systems
(c) endocrine and digestive systems
(d) nervous and endocrine systems
The organ A which is located inside the skull of our body is protected by a bony shell B. It is surrounded by three layers membranes C. The spaces between these layers are filled with a liquid D which protects organ A from mechanical shocks. Organ A in combination with another organ E makes up the central nervous system.
(a) What is organ A?
(b) What are B, C and D?
(c) Name the organ E.
(d) While walking barefoot, if we happen to step on a sharp piece of stone, we immediately lift our foot up. Which of the two organs: A or E, is directly involved in this action?
(e) If we step out from a darkened room into bright sunlight, we close our eyes for a moment. Which of the two organs: A or E, is directly involved in this action?
Fill in the blank:
The three main parts of the brain are ................................ and ............................
Column ‘II’ is a list of items related to ideas in Column ‘I’. Match the term in Column ‘II’ with the suitable idea given in Column ‘I’.
| Column I | Column II | ||
| (i) | Auditory canal | (a) | Channels pressure waves of air into the middle ear. |
| (ii) | Auditory (Eustachian tube) | (b) | Collects pressure waves of air. |
| (iii) | Auditory nerve | (c) | Converts pressure waves of air into vibrations of bone. |
| (iv) | Incus | (d) | Dissipates sound waves. |
| (v) | Malleus | (e) | Equalizes pressure between the middle ear and the atmosphere. |
| (vi) | Oval window | (f) | Provide information about the spatial orientation of the head. |
| (vii) | Pinna | (g) | Transfers vibrations from a bone to a fluid. |
| (viii) | Round window | (h) | Transfers vibrations from a bone to a membrane. |
| (ix) | Semi-circular canal | (i) | Transfers vibrations from a bone to a bone. |
| (x) | Stapes | (j) | Transfers vibrations from a membrane to a bone. |
| (xi) | Tympanic membrane | (k) | Transmits action potential to the auditory cortex. |
Multiple choice question.
___________ is in direct contact of brain in human.
Enlist the meninges of human brain.
Identify the lobe which has centre for visual functions.
Which of the following parts is joined by the corpus callosum?
Complete the following table:
| No. | Name of Nerve | Type of Nerve | Function |
| 1. | Optic | ||
| 2. | Facial | ||
| 3. | Hypoglossal | ||
| 4. | Trigeminal | ||
| 5. | Auditory | ||
| 6. | Glossopharyngeal |
