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Coordination in Life Processes

Telangana Board · Class 10 · Biology

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4 Topics · Telangana Board Class 10 Biology

Topics in Coordination in Life Processes

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1. Feeling hunger and control of appetite

  • A fall in blood glucose levels triggers hunger pangs.
  • Ghrelin is a hormone secreted from certain cells in the wall of the stomach when it becomes empty.
  • Ghrelin causes hunger contractions in the stomach and creates the sensation of hunger.
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2. Taste, smell, and salivation

  • Taste and smell work closely together to identify flavour.
  • Taste is easiest when food is dissolved in saliva or is in liquid form.
  • Taste is identified faster when the tongue is pressed against the palate.
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3. Mastication and the role of teeth, tongue, and saliva

  • Mastication is the chewing and grinding of food in the mouth.
  • Surface muscles of the jaw help in biting and chewing.
  • The jaw moves up, down, forward, backward, and in multiple directions during mastication.
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4. Swallowing and movement of food through the oesophagus

  • The swallowing mechanism is controlled by the medulla oblongata in the brain stem.
  • Peristalsis moves food through the oesophagus.
  • The oesophagus has two kinds of smooth muscles: inner circular muscles and outer longitudinal muscles.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Coordination among digestion, nervous control, hormones, and muscular actions in the human body

Feeling hungryTaste and smellMasticationSwallowing and oesophagusStomach digestionSmall intestine absorptionLarge intestine and waste removalEnteric nervous system

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Coordination in Life Processes covers several key topics that are frequently asked in Telangana Board Class 10 board exams. Focus on the core concepts listed on this page and practise related questions to build confidence.
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