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Control and Coordination

NIOS · Class 10 · Science & Tech

Complete topic list for Control and Coordination in NIOS Class 10 Science & Tech. Key concepts, sub-topics, and what to focus on for board exams.

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Topics in Control and Coordination

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1. Control and Coordination in the Human Body

  • The nervous system includes the brain, spinal cord, sense organs and nerves.
  • The endocrine system works through hormones secreted directly into the blood by specialized glands.
  • Both systems work together to control physical actions, thinking, emotions, and body functions.
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2. Neuron: Structure and Function

  • The neuron is the basic structural and functional unit of the nervous system.
  • A neuron has dendrites, cell body and axon.
  • The cell body contains a well defined nucleus surrounded by cytoplasm.
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3. Nerves and Major Divisions of the Nervous System

  • Nerves are thread-like structures which emerge from the brain and spinal cord and branch out to almost all parts of the body.
  • A nerve is a bundle of nerve fibres enclosed in a sheath.
  • There are three kinds of nerves: sensory, motor and mixed.
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4. Central Nervous System: Brain and Spinal Cord

  • The CNS is regarded as the information processor in the body.
  • The brain lies under the skull and the spinal cord lies within the vertebral column.
  • The brain is protected by three meninges: dura mater, arachnoid and pia mater.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Control and coordination in the human body through the nervous system and endocrine system

Nervous systemEndocrine systemNeuronCentral Nervous SystemPeripheral Nervous SystemBrainReflex actionAutonomic nervous system

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What are the important topics in Control and Coordination for NIOS Class 10 Science & Tech?
Key topics in Control and Coordination include Control and Coordination Systems Overview, Control and Coordination - Complete Overview, Mind map showing the two main systems responsible for control and coordination in the human body and their key components. These are the concepts NIOS Class 10 examiners draw on most — study them first, then practise related questions.
How to score full marks in Control and Coordination — NIOS Class 10 Science & Tech?
Understand the core concepts first, then work through the 44 practice questions available for this chapter. Revise formulas and definitions regularly, and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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