The brain does not control reflex actions, but it receives information after the action is done. Reflex actions are controlled by the spinal cord for a quick response.
More Questions on Control and Coordination
1Which of the following is an example of an involuntary action controlled by the medulla?
→ 2A nerve impulse is essentially a flow of:
→ 3The control and coordination in plants is mainly achieved by:
→ 4Which of the following is not a plant hormone?
→ 5What is the role of an olfactoreceptor?
→ 6The part of the human brain that deals with emotions, learning, and memory is primarily the:
→ 7The hormone responsible for the development of secondary sexual characteristics in females is:
→ 8What is the function of cerebrospinal fluid?
→ 9Which of the following is a non-directional movement?
→ 10The endocrine gland located near the stomach that produces digestive enzymes and hormones is the:
→ 11What is the primary role of the motor neurons?
→ 12The response of a plant to gravity is called:
→ 13Which of the following is not a part of the human brain?
→ 14The feedback mechanism that regulates the secretion of hormones like thyroxine is typically:
→ 15Which of these is a plant hormone that promotes stem elongation and cell division?
→ 16What is the role of interneurons (relay neurons) in the reflex arc?
→ 17The specialized tip of a neuron that transmits signals to another neuron or an effector cell is the:
→ 18The thyroid gland secretes a hormone called:
→ 19Which plant hormone helps in the closing of stomata under water stress?
→ 20The growth of a root towards water is an example of:
→ 21Which part of the brain is the main control center for vision?
→ 22A sudden, involuntary response to a stimulus is called a:
→ 23The function of the gustatory receptors is to detect:
→ 24Which of the following statements describes the main difference between plant and animal hormones?
→ 25The condition characterized by abnormally high growth due to excess growth hormone is called:
→ 26Myelin sheath in neurons helps to:
→ 27What is the general direction of nerve impulse transmission within a neuron?
→ 28The ability of living organisms to respond to stimuli is called:
→ 29Which hormone is secreted by the adrenal medulla?
→ 30The part of the human brain that is responsible for our sense of hearing and smell is located in the:
→ 31The immediate cause of the leaves of the 'touch-me-not' plant drooping upon touching is:
→ 32The nervous system primarily uses ______________ signals, while the endocrine system primarily uses ______________ signals.
→ 33Which gland is responsible for secreting sex hormones in females?
→ 34The role of the Pons in the brain is to:
→ 35A plant stem growing towards light shows:
→ 36The main function of taste buds is to:
→ 37The outer protective layer of the brain is called the:
→ 38Which of the following statements about tropic movements is correct?
→ 39A person suffering from diabetes may be advised to take injections of:
→ 40The structure of the brain that connects the two cerebral hemispheres is the:
→ 41The cells that provide support and nutrition to neurons are called:
→ 42Which of these is a response to light in a plant, but is a non-directional movement?
→ 43What happens at the synapse?
→ 44The growth of tendrils around a support is an example of:
→ 45The dropping of leaves in plants in response to cold weather or drought is promoted by:
→ 46Which system prepares the body for action in stressful situations?
→ 47The 'fight or flight' hormone is:
→ 48Which of the following is a feature of hormones?
→ 49What is the main function of the hypothalamus?
→ 50The part of the forebrain specialized for hearing, smell, memory, and emotions is the:
→ 51Diabetes is caused by the inability of the body to produce sufficient:
→ 52Which plant hormone is involved in breaking seed dormancy?
→ 53The role of the 'effector' in a reflex arc is to:
→ 54Which of the following is responsible for converting electrical signals into chemical signals at the synapse?
→ 55What is the role of receptors in the nervous system?
→ 56The peripheral nervous system (PNS) consists of:
→ 57The central nervous system (CNS) includes:
→ 58The junction where an impulse is transmitted from one neuron to another is called a:
→ 59The neuron consists of:
→ 60Which hormone is responsible for the development of secondary sexual characteristics in males?
→ 61Nastic movements in plants are:
→ 62Which part of the brain controls involuntary actions like breathing, heartbeat, and blood pressure?
→ 63The movement of water-sensitive roots towards water is an example of:
→ 64Lack of growth hormone during childhood leads to:
→ 65A plant hormone that promotes cell division is:
→ 66The main function of the spinal cord is to:
→ 67Which of the following hormones is secreted in response to stress or emergency situations?
→ 68The phenomenon of plants bending towards a source of light is called:
→ 69What protects the brain from physical shocks?
→ 70The part of the neuron that receives information from other neurons is the:
→ 71Sensory receptors in the skin that detect touch are called:
→ 72The chemical messengers secreted by endocrine glands are called:
→ 73The main coordinating center of the body is the:
→ 74Which plant hormone inhibits growth and promotes dormancy?
→ 75The hormone that regulates the basal metabolism rate in the body is:
→ 76Root growing downwards into the soil is an example of:
→ 77The cerebrum is the part of the brain responsible for:
→ 78Which of the following is a tropic movement?
→ 79The hormone insulin is secreted by the:
→ 80Touching a hot object and immediately withdrawing the hand is an example of:
→ 81The functional unit of the nervous system is the:
→ 82Which plant hormone promotes fruit ripening?
→ 83Deficiency of iodine in the diet can lead to:
→ 84Which of the following is an involuntary action?
→ 85Which gland is known as the master gland?
→ 86The growth of pollen tubes towards ovules is an example of:
→ 87The gap between two neurons is called a:
→ 88The plant hormone responsible for cell elongation in shoots and phototropism is:
→ 89Which of the following is a component of the reflex arc?
→ 90The main function of the human brain is to:
→ 91The two main systems of control and coordination in higher animals are:
→ 92The regulation of blood pressure and heart rate during an emergency is mainly controlled by:
→ 93Which of the following is an example of a tropic movement in plants?
→ 94Plants use hormones for:
→ 95Which hormone is secreted by the pituitary gland to control the growth of bones and muscles?
→ 96When you touch a hot object, your hand immediately pulls away. This action is coordinated by the:
→ 97The ability to write, speak, and solve problems is controlled by the:
→ 98Which plant hormone delays the aging of leaves?
→ 99The growth of a tendril around a support is due to a differential growth rate between the side in contact with the support and the side away from the support. This is:
→ 100If the optic nerve is damaged, which sensation will be affected?
→ 101The primary difference between a reflex action and walking is that reflex action is:
→ 102A condition characterized by protruding eyes, weight loss, and increased metabolism is due to the overactivity of which gland?
→ 103Which plant hormone is responsible for breaking seed dormancy?
→ 104The relay neurons are found in the:
→ 105Which of the following protects the spinal cord?
→ 106The brain and spinal cord together constitute the:
→ 107Which of the following ensures that a plant grows in the correct direction relative to its environment?
→ 108A patient reports excessive thirst and frequent urination. These symptoms could indicate a problem with the regulation of:
→ 109Which gland produces both hormones and digestive enzymes?
→ 110The role of effectors in the nervous system is to:
→ 111The role of receptors in the nervous system is to:
→ 112Increased secretion of growth hormone in adulthood can lead to:
→ 113If a person has low levels of growth hormone in childhood, they may suffer from:
→ 114The main function of the thyroid gland is to:
→ 115Which part of the brain coordinates the function of various organs in the body?
→ 116The space between the axon terminal of one neuron and the dendrite of another neuron is called the:
→ 117Which of the following is a specialized end of a neuron that releases chemical substances at the synapse?
→ 118The receptors for smell are located in the:
→ 119Which system provides slower responses in animals, but its effects are generally long-lasting?
→ 120Which system provides faster responses in animals, but its effects are generally short-lived?
→ 121The hormone responsible for the 'apical dominance' phenomenon in plants is:
→ 122Which of the following hormones is associated with seed dormancy?
→ 123When a seed germinates, the shoot grows upwards. This is:
→ 124The opening and closing of stomata is regulated by:
→ 125Which movement in plants is non-directional and independent of the direction of stimulus?
→ 126The response of plant roots to move towards water is called:
→ 127Which hormone prepares the uterus for pregnancy?
→ 128The pancreas secretes:
→ 129Which hormone is secreted by the adrenal glands?
→ 130The main function of the hypothalamus is to:
→ 131Which type of neuron carries impulses from the central nervous system to the muscles or glands?
→ 132The insulating sheath around the axon of a neuron is called:
→ 133The longest part of a neuron is typically the:
→ 134Which part of the brain is responsible for interpreting sensations like touch, pain, and temperature?
→ 135Damage to the medulla oblongata would most likely affect:
→ 136The main function of the cerebellum is to:
→ 137Which of the following is a growth-inhibiting hormone in plants?
→ 138The increase in growth of a plant stem due to light is mediated by:
→ 139A plant's root generally shows:
→ 140A plant's shoot generally shows:
→ 141The leaves of the Mimosa pudica plant (touch-me-not) fold up when touched. This is an example of:
→ 142Which of the following is NOT a type of tropism?
→ 143Tendrils coiling around a support is an example of:
→ 144The growth of pollen tubes towards the ovules is an example of:
→ 145The movement of a plant part in response to gravity is called:
→ 146Which gaseous plant hormone is responsible for fruit ripening?
→ 147The plant hormone that inhibits growth and causes wilting of leaves is:
→ 148Which plant hormone promotes cell division?
→ 149Which plant hormone is primarily responsible for stem elongation and seed germination?
→ 150Roots growing downwards into the soil is an example of:
→ 151The bending of a plant shoot towards light is an example of:
→ 152Which plant hormone promotes cell elongation and is responsible for phototropism?
→ 153Which of the following represents a negative feedback mechanism?
→ 154The timing and amount of hormone release are regulated by:
→ 155The female sex hormones are:
→ 156Which of the following is a male sex hormone?
→ 157A person suffering from diabetes has a deficiency of which hormone?
→ 158The hormone that regulates blood sugar levels is:
→ 159Which hormone is released in response to stress or danger, preparing the body for "fight or flight"?
→ 160Deficiency of iodine in the diet can lead to a condition called:
→ 161The hormone responsible for regulating the basal metabolic rate in the body is:
→ 162Which gland is known as the "master gland" because it controls the activity of other endocrine glands?
→ 163Sensory information from the body reaches the brain through the:
→ 164The spinal cord originates from the:
→ 165Which of these is NOT a part of the hindbrain?
→ 166The fluid that protects the brain from mechanical shocks is:
→ 167The brain is protected by a bony box called the:
→ 168The hunger and thirst centers in the brain are located in the:
→ 169Which part of the brain controls voluntary movements?
→ 170Involuntary actions like salivation, vomiting, and blood pressure are controlled by the:
→ 171Which part of the brain is responsible for maintaining posture and balance of the body?
→ 172The main thinking part of the human brain is the:
→ 173Which of the following is an example of a reflex action?
→ 174The quick, spontaneous, and involuntary response to a stimulus is called a:
→ 175Which part of the central nervous system controls reflex actions?
→ 176The components of a reflex arc include all of the following EXCEPT:
→ 177A reflex action is an example of:
→ 178Chemicals that transmit nerve impulses across a synapse are called:
→ 179The pathway of a nerve impulse in a neuron is generally:
→ 180Which part of the neuron receives information?
→ 181The junction between two neurons is called a:
→ 182Which of the following is the structural and functional unit of the nervous system?
→ 183What is the difference between the manner in which movement takes place in a sensitive plant and the movement in our legs?
→ 184Compare and contrast nervous and hormonal mechanisms for control and coordination in animals.
→ 185How are involuntary actions and reflex actions different from each other?
→ 186What is the need for a system of control and coordination in an organism?
→ 187How does chemical coordination occur in plants?
→ 188Which signals will get disrupted in case of a spinal cord injury?
→ 189How does phototropism occur in plants?
→ 190What is the function of receptors in our body? Think of situations where receptors do not work properly. What problems are likely to arise?
→ 191The brain is responsible for (a) thinking. (b) regulating the heart beat. (c) balancing the body. (d) all of the above.
→ 192The gap between two neurons is called a (a) dendrite. (b) synapse. (c) axon. (d) impulse
→ 193Which of the following is a plant hormone? (a) Insulin (b) Thyroxin (c) Oestrogen (d) Cytokinin.
→ 194Why are some patients of diabetes treated by giving injections of insulin?
→ 195How does our body respond when adrenaline is secreted into the blood?
→ 196Why is the use of iodised salt advisable?
→ 197How does chemical coordination take place in animals?
→ 198How do auxins promote the growth of a tendril around a support?
→ 199Give an example of a plant hormone that promotes growth.
→ 200How is the movement of leaves of the sensitive plant different from the movement of a shoot towards light?
→ 201What are plant hormones?
→ 202How do we detect the smell of an agarbatti (incense stick)?
→ 203Which part of the brain maintains posture and equilibrium of the body?
→ 204What happens at the synapse between two neurons?
→ 205What is the difference between a reflex action and walking?
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