Control and Co-ordination
Maharashtra Board · Class 12 · Biology
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What is the basic difference between control and coordination mechanisms in unicellular and multicellular organisms?
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Unicellular organisms have simple organization of life processes and can carry out all functions within a single cell. Multicellular organisms require both control over their life processes and coordi…
Describe the nervous system in Hydra and explain why it is called a diffused nervous system.
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Hydra has the most primitive nervous system consisting of sensory cells and neurons scattered throughout the body, interconnected by synapses to form a nerve net. It's called diffused because: 1) Nerv…
What are the main components of a neuron and their functions?
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A neuron has three main parts: 1) Cyton/Cell body - contains nucleus, Nissl's granules for neurotransmitter synthesis, and neurofibrils for impulse transmission, 2) Dendrons - branched processes that …
Explain the difference between electrical and chemical synapses.
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Electrical synapse: Gap between neurons is very narrow (3.8 nm), transmission is faster, can be bidirectional, found where fastest response is needed. Chemical synapse: Gap is larger (20-40 nm), uses …
What is resting potential and how is it maintained?
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Resting potential is the potential difference of -70 millivolts across the nerve membrane when the nerve is at rest. It's maintained by: 1) Na+/K+ pump actively transporting 3 Na+ out and 2 K+ in, 2) …
Describe the process of depolarization during nerve impulse generation.
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Depolarization occurs when: 1) Stimulus opens voltage-gated Na+ channels, 2) Na+ rushes into the axon rapidly, 3) Inside becomes electropositive (+30 to +60 mV), 4) This creates action potential, 5) T…
What are the three protective membranes (meninges) of the CNS and their functions?
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1) Dura mater - outermost, tough, fibrous membrane attached to cranium, 2) Arachnoid mater - middle, thin, web-like membrane separated from pia mater by subarachnoid space containing CSF, 3) Pia mater…
What is cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and what are its functions?
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CSF is a lymph-like extracellular fluid secreted by choroid plexuses and ependymal cells. Functions: 1) Acts as shock absorber protecting brain and spinal cord, 2) Maintains constant pressure inside c…
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