Biology

Control and Coordination

Question:

State the functions of plant hormones. Name four different types of plant hormones.

Answer:

Plant hormones help to coordinate growth, development and responses in  environment.
Four different types of plant hormones are – Auxins, Gibberellins, Cytokinins,  Ethylene and Abscisic acid.

  1. Auxins control the tropic (growth related) movements of the plants in response to light, gravity, touch etc by increasing the size of cells. Under the influence of auxins, the plant stem bends towards unidirectional light where as the roots bend away from it.
  2. Gibberellins stimulate stem elongation and leaf expansion. Its application causes stem elongation in small plants such as cabbage. Spraying gibberellins on sugarcane plant increases the stem size and hence the yield.
  3. Cytokinins are produced in regions of the plant body where rapid cell division occur, such as root tips, developing shoot buds, young fruits and seeds. Cytokinins promote growth by stimulating cell division. They also help in production of new leaves and chloroplasts in leaves.
  4. Ethylene causes ripening of the fruits.
  5. Abscisic acid inhibits (i.e., slows down) the growth in different parts of the plant body. It also inhibits germination of seeds. It increases the tolerance of plant to different kinds of stresses such as temperature changes. So, it is also called the stress hormone in plants. It also causes the drying and falling of older leaves, flowers and fruits.
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Control and Coordination

Q 1.

State whether coughing is a voluntary action or reflex action.

Q 2.

(a) Draw the structure of neuron and label cell body and axon.
(b) Name the part of neuron:
(i) where information is acquired
(ii) through which information travels as an electrical impulse.

Q 3.

Discuss phototropism.

Q 4.

Why is it advised to use iodised salt in our diet ?

Q 5.

Fill in the following blanks :
(a) A plant’s response to light is called…………..
(b) A plant’s response to gravity is called…………..
(c) Plant shoot grows upward in response to…………….
(d) Plant roots grow downward in response to…………..
(e) Tendrils wind around a support in response to……………
(f) Plant roots grow towards…….. and in the direction of force of……………
(g) A root of a plant grows downward. This is known as…………..
(h) ……….is the hormone that causes phototropism in plants
(i) The response of leaves to the sunlight is called……………

Q 6.

Why do you need iodine in your diet ?

Q 7.

(a) Name the hormones secreted by the following endocrine glands :
(i) Thyroid gland (ii) Parathyroid glands (iii) Pancreas (iv) Adrenal glands
(b) Write the functions of testosterone and oestrogen hormones.

Q 8.

A person walks across a room in barefeet and puts his foot on a drawing pin lying on the floor. He lets out a cry. Explain what happens in his nervous system in bringing about this response.

Q 9.

What does CNS stand for ? Which part of CNS : (a) consists of two cerebral hemispheres, and (b) has spinal nerves attached to it ?

Q 10.

How are involuntary actions and reflex actions different from each other?

Q 11.

Draw a neat diagram of the nervous system in an insect.

Q 12.

Name the hormones secreted by thyroid, parathyroid and pancreas.

Q 13.

How does control and coordination occur in single-celled animals?

Q 14.

(i) Name the hormones that are released in human males and females when they reach puberty.
(ii) Name a gland associated with brain. Which problem is caused due to the deficiency of the hormone released by this gland ?

Q 15.

(a) Explain any three directional movements in plants.
(b) How brain and spinal cord are protected in human ?
(c) Name the master gland present in the brain.

Q 16.

(a) Which plant hormone is present in greater concentration in the areas of rapid cell division?
(b) Give one example of a plant growth promoter and a plant growth inhibitor.

Q 17.

Which part of the brain controls involuntary actions? Write the function of  any two regions of it.

Q 18.

State the functions of any three of the structural and functional unit of nervous system.

Q 19.

What is the function of thyroxine hormone in our body ?

Q 20.

If we happen to touch a hot object unknowingly, we immediately pull back our hand. What is this type of action known as ?

Q 21.

State one function each of cerebellum and pons.

Q 22.

What is the name of the system of glands which produces hormones

Q 23.

Which gland secretes the growth hormone ?

Q 24.

Fill in the following blanks with suitable words :
(a) The two examples of effectors are…………. and………………
(b) Our…………. system allows Us to react to our surroundings. Information from receptors passes
along…………. neurons to our brain. Our brain sends impulses along………… neurons to our muscles.
(c) A neuron which carries an impulse to the brain is called a……………….
(d) The neuron which carries a message for action to a muscle or gland is known as a……………….

Q 25.

(a) How does chemical coordination take place in human beings ?
(b) Why is the use of iodised salt advisable ?

Q 26.

Compare the nervous system and endocrine system (hormonal system) for control and coordination in humans.

Q 27.

Match the hormones given in column I with their functions given in column II :
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Q 28.

Explain the difference between each of the following pairs of terms :
(a) receptor and effector (b) cerebrum and cerebellum

Q 29.

What is the function of receptors in our body?

Q 30.

Write the functions of any one part of the hind – brain.

Q 31.

Define reflex action with suitable examples.

Q 32.

What makes a stem bend towards sunlight?

Q 33.

Write one example each of the following tropic movements :
(i) Positive phototropism (ii) Negative phototropism
(iii) Positive geotropism (iv) Negative geotropism
(v) Hydrotropism (vi) Chemotropism

Q 34.

Smita's father has been advised by a doctor to reduce his sugar intake.

  1. Name the disease he is suffering from and name the hormone whose deficiency is? ,
  2. Identify the gland that secretes it and mention the function of this hormone.
  3.  Explain how the time and amount of secretion of this hormone is regulated in human system.

Q 35.

What is a reflex action? Describe the steps involved in a reflex action.

Q 36.

Name one plant hormone that promotes growth and another plant hormone which inhibits growth.

Q 37.

Which of the following is a growth movement and which is not ?
(a) folding up of leaves of sensitive plant on touching with hand.
(b) folding up of petals of dandelion flower when light fades.

Q 38.

What are the scientific names for the following receptors in animals ?
(a) receptors for light
(b) receptors for heat
(c) receptors for sound
(d) receptors for smell
(e) receptors for taste

Q 39.

Name the disease caused by the deficiency of insulin hormone in the body.

Q 40.

What part does the diet play in helping us to have a healthy thyroid gland ?

Q 41.

Which parts of the body form the central nervous system ?

Q 42.

Give three examples of reflex actions.

Q 43.

What is the function of insulin hormone ? What type of patients are given insulin injections ?

Q 44.

How does chemical coordination occur in plants?

Q 45.

Answer the following:
(a) Which hormone is responsible for the changes noticed in females at puberty?
(b) Dwarfism results due to deficiency of which hormone?
(c) Blood sugar level rises due to deficiency of which hormone?
(d) Iodine is necessary for the synthesis of which hormone?

Q 46.

Name, the two main organs of our central nervous system. Which one of them plays a major role in sending command to muscles to act without involving thinking process? Name the phenomenon involved.

Q 47.

Name the plant hormones which help/promote (i) cell division (ii) growth of
the stem and roots?

Q 48.

Write the name and functions of any two parts of the human hind-brain.

Q 49.

(a) Name the two main constituents of the Central Nervous System in human beings.
(b) What is the need for a system of control and coordination in human beings?

Q 50.

What is the general name of chemical substances which bring about control and coordination in plants ?