Chapter 6 Control and Coordination
NCERT Class 10th
Science SOLUTIONS

What is the difference between the manner in which movement takes place in a sensitive plant and the movement in our legs?
Difference between movement in a sensitive plant and movement in our legs:
Movement in a sensitive plant (like Mimosa pudica):
- This movement happens in response to touch (a stimulus).
- It is a nastic movement (non-directional).
- It does not involve muscles.
- It is caused by changes in water pressure in plant cells.
- It does not involve the brain or nerves.
Movement in our legs:
- This is a voluntary movement, controlled by our brain.
- It happens due to muscle contraction and relaxation.
- It involves the nervous system and muscular system.
- The movement is purposeful and directional.
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