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Control and Coordination — Syllabus

Madhya Pradesh Board · Class 10 · Science

What Control and Coordination covers in Madhya Pradesh Board Class 10 Science: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session.

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4 Topics · Madhya Pradesh Board Class 10 Science · 2026-27

Topics in Control and Coordination

1

Nervous System and Neuron

  • A neuron, or nerve cell, is the basic unit of nervous tissue.
  • Nervous tissue is an organised network of neurons specialised for carrying information by electrical impulses.
  • Information is acquired at the dendritic tip of a neuron.
2

Reflex Action and Reflex Arc

  • A reflex action is a quick, automatic response without conscious thinking.
  • Examples include change in pupil size and pulling back from a hot object.
  • A reflex arc is the connection between input nerve and output nerve formed in the spinal cord.
3

Human Brain and Its Parts

  • The brain is the main coordinating centre of the body.
  • It sits inside a bony box and is further protected by a fluid-filled balloon that absorbs shock.
  • The brain has three major parts: fore-brain, mid-brain and hind-brain.
4

Actions in Animals

  • The nervous system responses can be classified as reflex action, voluntary action or involuntary action.
  • Voluntary actions are done by choice, such as moving a chair.
  • Involuntary actions happen without conscious control.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Control and coordination in living organisms

Nervous systemReflex actionHuman brainMuscular responseControl in plantsPlant hormonesHormones in animalsFeedback mechanism

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What are the important topics in Control and Coordination for Madhya Pradesh Board Class 10 Science?
Key topics in Control and Coordination include Nervous System and Neuron, Reflex Action and Reflex Arc, Human Brain and Its Parts, Actions in Animals. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the Madhya Pradesh Board Class 10 board exam.
How should I revise Control and Coordination for the Madhya Pradesh Board Class 10 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 87 practice questions on Control and Coordination. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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