Neural Control and Coordination — Chapter Summary
CBSE · Class 11 · Biology
Summary of Neural Control and Coordination for CBSE Class 11 Biology. Part of the CBSE Class 11 Biology syllabus.
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The neural system and the endocrine system jointly coordinate and integrate body activities so that organs work in a synchronized way. The neural system provides quick point-to-point communication through neurons, while hormones provide chemical integration. Neurons detect, receive, and transmit sti
Key Concepts
The neural system is made
The neural system is made of specialized neurons that detect, receive, and transmit stimuli. It works with the endocrine system to coordinate body act
The central neural system includes
The central neural system includes the brain and spinal cord. It is the main site for information processing and control.
The peripheral neural system includes all
The peripheral neural system includes all nerves associated with the CNS. It is divided into the somatic neural system and the autonomic neural system
A neuron is the microscopic structural
A neuron is the microscopic structural and functional unit of the neural system. It has a cell body, dendrites, and an axon. The cell body contains Ni
Multipolar neurons have one axon
Multipolar neurons have one axon and two or more dendrites, bipolar neurons have one axon and one dendrite, and unipolar neurons have one axon only. A
Learning Objectives
- Understand the division of the human neural system into CNS and PNS
- Recognize the structure of a neuron and its role as the structural and functional unit of the neural system
- Explain how resting potential and action potential are formed
- Describe how nerve impulses travel along an axon
- Explain transmission of impulses across synapses
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- CBSE Official — cbse.gov.in
- National Education Policy 2020 — education.gov.in
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