Q.8:- Briefly mention the mechanism of action of FSH.   Answer:-  Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) stimulates growth and development of the ovarian follicles in females. FSH produces its effect by binding to…

Q.5:- Write short notes on the functions of the following hormones, (a) Parathyroid hormone (PTH) (b) Thyroid hormones (c) Thymosins (d) Androgens (e) Estrogens (f) Insulin and Glucagon   Answer: (a)…

Q.3:- List the hormones secreted by the following: (a) Hypothalamus (b) Pituitary (c) Thyroid (d) Parathyroid (e) Adrenal (f) Pancreas (g) Testis (h) Ovary (i) Thymus (j) Atrium (k) Kidney (l)…

Q.1:- Define the following: (a) Exocrine gland (b) Endocrine gland (c) Hormone   Answer:- (a) Exocrine Glands: These glands have ducts. They secreted their secretions through ducts. (b) Endocrine Glands: Endocrine…

Q.12:- Distinguish between a) Afferent neurons and Efferent neurons b) Impulse conduction in a myelinated nerve fibre and an unmyelinated nerve fibre c) Aqueous humour and Vitreous humour d) Blind spot…

Q.9:- Differentiate between: (a) Myelinated and non-myelinated axons (b) Dendrites and axons (c) Rods and cones (d) Thalamus and Hypothalamus (e) Cerebrum and Cerebellum   Answer (a) Myelinated and non-myelinated axons…

Q.8:- Explain the following: (a) Role of Na+ in the generation of action potential. (b) Mechanism of generation of light-induced impulse in the retina. (c) Mechanism through which a sound produces…

Q.7- Answer briefly: (a) How do you perceive the colour of an object? (b) Which part of our body helps us in maintaining the body balance? (c) How does the eye…

Q.6:- Give a brief account of: (a) Mechanism of synaptic transmission (b) Mechanism of vision (c) Mechanism of hearing   Answer (a)Mechanism of synaptic transmission A nerve impulse is transmitted from…

Q.5:- Write short notes on the following: (a) Neural coordination (b) Forebrain (c) Midbrain (d) Hindbrain (e) Retina (f) Ear ossicles (g) Cochlea (h) Organ of Corti (i) Synapse Answer (a)…