Untitled Document-4
Untitled Document-4
Untitled Document-4
1. The movement of a plant part in response to the force of attraction exerted by the earth is
called: (1)
(a) Hydrotropism (b) Geotropism (c) Chemotropism (d) Phototropism
5. A big tree falls in a forest, but its roots are still in contact with the soil. The branches of
this fallen tree grow straight up (vertically). This happens in response to: (1)
(a) Water and light (b) Water and minerals
(c) Gravity and water. (d) Light and gravity
9. The main function of the plant hormone called abscisic acid is to: (1)
(a) Increase the length of cells
(b) Promote cell division
(c) Inhibit growth
Puspita Roy
WORKSHEET ( CONTROL AND COORDINATION)
14. In a neuron, conversion of electrical signal to a chemical signal occurs at/in (1)
(a) cell body (b) axonal end (c) dendritic end (d) axon
15. Out of the following, which gland is both endocrine and exocrine in function ? (1)
(a) Pancreas (b) Pituitary (c) Thymus (d) Thyroid
17. The plant hormone which triggers the fall of mature leaves and fruits from the plant body
is: (1)
(a) Auxin (b) Gibberellin (c) Abscisic acid (d) Cytokinin
18. Which is the correct sequence of the components of a reflex arc? (1)
(a) Receptors → Muscles → Sensory neuron → Motor neuron → Spinal cord
(b) Receptors → Motor neuron → Spinal cord → Sensory neuron → Muscle
(c) Receptors → Spinal cord → Sensory neuron → Motor neuron → Muscle
(d) Receptors → Sensory neuron → Spinal cord → Motor neuron → Muscle
Puspita Roy
WORKSHEET ( CONTROL AND COORDINATION)
21. Name the plant hormones responsible for elongation of cells. (1)
22. All information for our environment is detected by specialized tips of some nerve cells.
Mention the name given to such tips and also mention where they are located. (1)
23. Name the one organ where growth hormones are synthesized in man and plants. (1)
24. Name the part of the brain which controls posture and balance of the body. (1)
26. Give reason to explain why endocrine glands release their secretions into the blood
directly. (1)
28. How do auxins promote the growth of a tendril around a support? (1)
29. 9. Why are some patients of diabetes treated by giving injections of insulin? (1)
30. 10. What is the difference between endocrine and exocrine gland? (2)
31. 11. While watering a rose plant, a thorn pricked Rita's hand. How would she respond to
this situation .Provide the term for such type of response? (2)
32. Identify the type of Tropism shown in the figure A B C and D (2)
33. What is the function of receptors in our body? Think of situations where receptors do not
work properly. What problems are likely to arise? (2)
34. A boy runs on seeing a stray dog. His breathing becomes very fast and blood pressure
also increases. Name the hormone found to be high in his blood and the gland which
produces it. (2)
35. Pituitary gland is often termed as master endocrine gland why? Which is the master of
master gland? (2)
Puspita Roy
WORKSHEET ( CONTROL AND COORDINATION)
36. An old man is advised by his doctor to take less sugar in his diet. Name the disease from
which the man is suffering. Mention the hormone due to imbalance of which he is
suffering from this disease. Which endocrine gland secretes this hormone? (2)
37. What is synapse? How does a message of an impulse transmit through a synapse? (2)
38. Name the hormones that are released in human males and females when they reach
puberty. (2)
39. ‘Brain and Spinal Cord are two vital organs of our body’.How is our body designed to
protect them ? (2)
40. (a) Draw the structure of the neuron and label the cell body and axon.
(b) Name the part of neuron (2)
(i) Where information is required. (ii) Through which information travels as an electrical
impulse. (2)
41. What is the difference between a reflex action and walking? (2)
42. Why is it important to have iodized salt in our diet ? Name the disease caused due to
deficiency of iodine and mention its main symptom. (3)
43. Name the hormones required for followings. Also mention the name of endocrine gland
for which that is secreted (3)
(a) Conversion of glycogen into glucose
(b) Stimulation of growth
(c) Metabolism of carbohydrates, protein and fat
44. a) Nerve input signal traveled only up to the spinal cord and gave output signal for a
response. What type of action did the body show voluntary or involuntary?
(b) Draw a nerve pathway for the above action and suggest specific terms for input nerve
and output nerve. (5)
45. What are Phytohormones? Name any 4 Phytohormones and mention their functions. (5)
46. Draw the diagram of the human brain and label the parts. (5)
Puspita Roy