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Neural Control and Coordination

ICSE · Class 11 · Biology

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Illustrates the evolution of neural systems from simple nerve nets (e.g., Hydra) to more complex, centralized systems with a brain (e.g., human).
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1. Overview of the Neural System

  • The neural system of all animals is composed of highly specialised cells called neurons which can detect, receive and transmit different kinds of stimuli.
  • In mammals, the nervous system is divided into the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system.
  • The central nervous system consists of the brain and spinal cord.
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2. Brain: Structure and Major Parts

  • The human brain is the central information processing organ of the body.
  • It weighs about 1,350 g in an average adult.
  • It is made up of about 1,000 billion neurons and neuroglia.
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3. Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves

  • The spinal cord is the downward continuation of the medulla oblongata.
  • It descends through the vertebral canal and ends at the lower border of the first lumbar vertebra.
  • The spinal cord has cervical and lumbar enlargements.
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4. Nerve Fibres, Nerves and Synapse

  • Nerve fibres are axons or dendrites enclosed by a connective tissue sheath.
  • Nerve fibres are classified into myelinated and non-myelinated fibres.
  • Non-myelinated fibres lack a myelin sheath.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Coordination in humans through the nervous system, brain, spinal cord, nerves, reflexes, and sense organs

Neural systemCentral nervous systemPeripheral nervous systemBrainSpinal cordSynapseNerve impulse conductionReflex action

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