Solution: Phelloderm → Phellogen → Phellem Phellem or cork is the outermost layer, followed by phellogen (cork cambium) which in turn is followed by phelloderm.
The significant pieces of the human neural framework are portrayed beneath. Fill in the void boxes with suitable words.
Solution:
Clarify the construction of the center and inward ear with the assistance of a graph.
Solution: The center ear contains three ossicles which are masterminded in a chain design called the malleus, incus and stapes The malleus is joined to the tympanic film and the stapes is appended...
Clarify the course of the vehicle and arrival of a synapse with the assistance of a named graph showing a total neuron, axon terminal and neurotransmitter.
Solution: Any nerve drive is passed starting with one neuron then onto the next neuron by means of the axon. Transport and arrival of a synapse happen inside a neurotransmitter. At a substance...
Name the accompanying parts in a diagram of human eye utilizing the bolt: Aqueous chamber , Cornea ,Lens, Blind spot, Retina, Vitreous chamber, Iris, Sclera, Choroid, Fovea Name the accompanying parts in a diagram of human eye utilizing the bolt: Aqueous chamber , Cornea ,Lens, Blind spot, Retina, Vitreous chamber, Iris, Sclera, Choroid, Fovea
solution:
During resting potential, the axonal layer is captivated, show the development of +ve and – ve particles prompting polarization diagrammatically.
Solution: Representation of impulse conduction through an axon.
Name the pieces of human forebrain demonstrating their particular capacities.
solution: Frontal cortex – It is additionally isolated into 4 flaps: a. Front facing projection – related with grammatical forms, thinking, arranging, critical thinking and development. b. Parietal...
What is the capacity attributed to Eustachian tube?
solution:It helps in balancing the tension on one or the other side of the eardrum. It is the cylinder interfaces the center ear pit with the pharynx.
Match the following:
Column IColumn II(a) T4(i) Hypothalamus(b) PTH(ii) Thyroid(c) GnRH(iii) Pituitary(d) LH(iv) Parathyroid Column IColumn II(a) T4(ii) Thyroid(b) PTH(iv) Parathyroid(c) GnRH(i) Hypothalamus(d) LH(iii)...
Briefly mention the mechanism of action of FSH.
The follicle stimulating hormone or FSH is a glycoprotein polypeptide hormone that does not dissolve in lipid and therefore cannot enter the target cell. It binds to the surface of the cell and...
Which hormonal deficiency is responsible for the following?
(a) Diabetes mellitus (b) Goitre (c) Cretinism Answers: (a) Inadequate secretion of Insulin is responsible for Diabetes mellitus. (b) Inadequate secretion of Thyroxin is responsible for Goitre. (c)...
Give example(s) of:
(a) Hyperglycemic hormone and hypoglycemic hormone (b) Hypercalcemic hormone (c) Gonadotrophic hormones (d) Progestational hormone (e) Blood pressure lowering hormone (f) Androgens and estrogens...
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) G-I Tract (a) Hypothalamus:- Releasing hormones:...
Write short notes on the functions of the following hormones:
(a) Androgens (b) Estrogens (c) Insulin and Glucagon (a) Androgens: 1. The interstitial cells found in the intertubular space produce a set of hormones called androgens, testosterone in particular....
Write short notes on the functions of the following hormones:
(a) Parathyroid hormone (PTH) (b) Thyroid hormones (c) Thymosins (a) Parathyroid Hormone (PTH) 1. It is a peptide hormone secreted by the parathyroid gland 2. Rotating levels of calcium ions...
Fill in the blanks:
Hormones Target gland (a) Hypothalamic hormones __________________ (b) Thyrotrophin (TSH) __________________ (c) Corticotrophin (ACTH) __________________ (d) Gonadotrophins (LH, FSH)...
Diagrammatically indicate the location of the various endocrine glands in our body.
Define the following:
(a) Exocrine gland (b) Endocrine gland (c) Hormone 1. Exocrine glands release their fluids into the ducts leading to the surface of the body or to certain organs of the body. 2. Endocrine gland are...
5. Explain the process of digestion in the buccal cavity with a note on the arrangement of teeth.
Solution: The buccal cavity is responsible for two purposes. The first is mastication, or chewing, and the second is swallowing. The food we eat is lubricated by saliva, and the cheering process...
4. Discuss the role of hepatopancreatic complex in the digestion of carbohydrate, protein and fat components of food.
Solution: The hepatopancreatic complex plays a major role in the digestion of carbohydrates, proteins and fats Bile is produced by the liver. Bile aids in fat emulsification. Bile also offers an...
3. Discuss mechanisms of absorption.
Solution: (i) Simple Diffusion: Simple diffusion absorbs small amounts of monosaccharides like glucose, amino acids, and certain electrolytes like chloride ions. (ii) Facilitated Transport: The...
2. What are the various enzymatic types of glandular secretions in our gut helping digestion of food? What is the nature of end products obtained after complete digestion of food?
Solution: Secretion from gastric glands Secretions in Liver Secretions from the small intestine The nature of end products obtained after complete digestion of food is as follows: Dipeptides → Amino...
1. A person had roti and dal for his lunch. Trace the changes in those during its passage through the alimentary canal.
Solution: 1. The mouth, which is the initial section of the alimentary canal, is used to eat roti and dal. It then turned into a semisolid paste that was combined with saliva. Saliva contains an...
10. Describe the enzymatic action on fats in the duodenum.
Solution: Fats (lipases) → Diglycerides → Monoglycerides Intestinal lipases act on di-monoglycerides and convert into fatty acids and glycerol. Diglycerides and monoglycerides in the presence of...
9. Distinguish between constipation and indigestion. Mention their major causes.
Solution: Constipation is a condition in which faeces are held in the rectum and bowel movements are irregular. Indigestion occurs when food is not properly digested, resulting in a sense of...
8. How are the activities of the gastro-intestinal tract regulated?
Solution: They are connected by many intrinsic and extrinsic nerves and are regulated by a neurological and hormonal system. This aids in the normal functioning of the alimentary canal's many...
7. How is the intestinal mucosa protected from the acidic food entering from the stomach?
Solution: Mucus and bicarbonates assist and protect the mucosal epithelium from increased concentrations of released hydrochloric acid excoriation. They also serve as an alkaline medium.
6. What are the three major types of cells found in the gastric glands? Name their secretions.
Solution: i. Mucous Neck cells – they secrete mucus ii. Peptic or chief cells – they secrete Proenzyme Pepsinogen and Prorennin iii. Parietal or oxyntic cells – they secrete HCl and intrinsic...
5. Correct the statement given below by the right option shown in the bracket against them
a. Absorption of amino acids and glycerol takes place in the. (small intestine/ large intestine) b. The faeces in the rectum initiate a reflex causing an urge for its removal. (neural /hormonal) c....
4. What is the role of the gall bladder? What may happen if it stops functioning or is removed?
Solution: The gall bladder's function is to retain and concentrate bile juice secreted by the liver, as well as to release it. The bile juice will flow directly to the small intestine if the gall...
3. List the organs of the human alimentary canal and name the major digestive glands with their location.
Solution: The oral cavity is the first human alimentary canal, followed by the mouth. The short pharynx follows, followed by the oesophagus, and finally the stomach. The stomach is divided into two...
2. Name the part of the alimentary canal where major absorption of digested food takes place. What are the absorbed forms of different kinds of food materials?
Solution: The small intestine is the section of the alimentary canal where the digested food is absorbed the most. Amino acids, carbohydrates such as glucose and fructose, fatty acids, and glycerol...
1. What is the pancreas? Mention the major secretions of the pancreas that are helpful indigestion.
Solution: The pancreas is a digestive organ found between the arms of the U-shaped duodenum. It is an elongated composite organ. The exocrine component secretes enzyme-rich alkaline pancreatic...
9. Correct the following statements by deleting one of the entries (given in bold).
a. Goblet cells are located in the intestinal mucosal epithelium and secrete chymotrypsin/mucus. b. Fats are broken down into di- and monoglycerides with the help of amylase/ lipases. c. Gastric...
8. Does gall bladder make bile?
Solution: No, bile is not produced by the gall bladder. Bile is solely stored and concentrated in the gall bladder.
7. The stomach is located in the upper-left portion of the abdominal cavity and has three major parts. Name these three parts.
Solution: Cardiac section, fundic area, and pyloric portion are the three major parts.
6. What do we call the type of teeth attached to jawbones in which each tooth is embedded in a socket of jaws bones?
Solution: Each tooth is lodged in a socket of jawbones in the thecodont type of teeth linked to jawbones.
5. Define digestion in one sentence
Solution: Digestion is the process of breaking down complex foods into easily digestible ones.
4. Name the enzymes involved in the breakdown of nucleotides into sugars and bases?
Solution: The enzymes involved in the degradation of nucleotides into sugars and bases are known as nucleotidases and nucleosidases.
3. In which part of the alimentary canal does absorption of water, simple sugars and alcohol take place?
Solution: Water, simple carbohydrates, alcohol, and other substances are absorbed in the stomach portion of the alimentary canal.
2. Trypsinogen is an inactive enzyme of pancreatic juice. An enzyme, enterokinase, activate it. Which tissue/ cells secrete this enzyme?/ How is it activated?
Solution: The gut mucosa secretes enterokinase. Enterokinase transforms Trypsinogen into active trypsin.
1. The food mixes thoroughly with the acidic gastric juice of the stomach by the churning movements of its muscular wall. What do we call the food then?
Solution: The chyme is made up of food that has been fully mixed with the stomach's acidic gastric liquid by the churning movements of its muscular wall.
10. Mark the right statement among the following
a. Trypsinogen is an inactive enzyme b. Trypsinogen is secreted by intestinal mucosa c. Enterokinase is secreted by pancreas d. Bile contains trypsin Solution: Option (a) is the answer.
9. The liver is the largest gland and is associated with various functions. Choose which is not correct from the following.
a. Metabolism of carbohydrate b. Digestion of fat c. Formation of bile d. Secretion of a hormone called gastrin Solution: Option (d) is the answer.
Dental formula in human beings A. 3223/3223 B. 2123/2123 C. 1232/1232 D. 2233/2233
Solution: Option (b) is the answer.
Match the enzymes with their respective substrates and choose the right one among options given.
Column I Column II A. Lipase (i) Dipeptides B. Nuclease (ii) Fats C. Carboxypeptidase (iii) Nucleic acids D. Dipeptidases (iv) Proteins, peptones and proteoses Options: a. A-ii,...
Match the two columns and select the right one among options given
Column I Column II A) Duodenum i) A cartilaginous flap B) Epiglottis ii) Small blind sac C) Glottis iii) U shaped structure emerging from the stomach D) Caecum iv) Opening of...
Match the two columns and select the correct among options given
Column I Column II A Biomacromolecules of food i Alimentary canal and associated gland B Human digestive system ii Embedded in jawbones C Stomach iii Outer wall of visceral organs D...
4. A gland not associated with the alimentary canal is
a. Pancreas b. Adrenal c. Liver d. Salivary glandsSolution: Option (b) is the answer.
3. Which of the following is not a common disorder associated with the digestive
system? a. Tetanus b. Diarrhoea c. Jaundice d. Dysentery Solution: Option (a) is the answer.
2. Hepato-pancreatic duct opens into the duodenum and carries
a. Bile b. Pancreatic juice c. Both bile and pancreatic juice d. Saliva Solution: Option (c) is the answer.
1. Which of the following is not true of intestinal villi?
a. They possess microvilli b. They increase the surface area c. They are supplied with capillaries and the lacteal vessels d. They only participate in digestion of fats Solution: Option (d) is the...
3. Name a hormone which
a. is gaseous b. is responsible for phototropism c. induces femaleness in flowers of cucumber d. is used for killing weeds (dicots) e. induces flowering in long-day plants Solution: a. is gaseous:...
2. It is known that some varieties of wheat are sown in autumn but are harvested around next mid-summer.
a. What could be the probable reason for this? b. What term is used for this promotion of flowering under low temperature? c. Which plant hormone can replace the cold treatment? Solution: a) They...
Mark the mismatched pair
a. Amyloplast : b. Elaioplast : c. Chloroplasts : d. Chromoplasts : e. Leucoplaststores protein granule.store oils or fats.contain chlorophyll pigments. contain colored pigments other than...
1. Some varieties of wheat are known as spring wheat while others are called winter wheat. The former variety is sown, and planted in spring and is harvested by the end of the same season. However, winter varieties, if planted in spring, fail to flower or produce mature grains within a span of a flowering season. Explain, why?
Solution: They would generally fail to flower or yield ripe grain during a flowering season if planted in the spring, thus they are sown in the autumn. After that, they germinate, and seedlings...
20. Fill in the blanks:
a. Maximum growth is observed in ________ phase. b. Apical dominance is due to ____________ c. ___________ hormone initiate rooting d. Pigment involved in Photoperception in flowering plants is...
19. On germination a seed first produces shoot with leaves, flowers appear later,
a. Why do you think this happens? b. How is this advantageous to the plant? Solution: a. This means that the plant enters the vegetative growth phase. A flowering hormone called florigen is...
18. A gardener finds some broad-leaved dicot weeds growing in his lawns. What can be done to get rid of the weeds efficiently?
Solution: To effectively eliminate weeds, auxins, a plant growth hormone regulator, can be used to selectively destroy them.
17. While eating watermelons, all of us wish it was seedless. As a plant physiologist can you suggest any method by which this can be achieved?
Solution: For this, parthenocarpy might be used. Gibberellins and auxins producing parthenocarpy in tomatoes are examples of growth hormones that can cause parthenocarpy.
16. Define parthenocarpy. Name the plant hormone used to induce parthenocarpy.
Solution: Parthenocarpy is the artificially induced growth of fruit that does not require fertilisation. Gibberellin is a plant hormone that is used to promote parthenocarpy.
Match the followings and choose the correct option
Options:
a. A-ii, B-iv, C-v, D-i E-iii
b. A-iii, B-ii, C-iv, D-i E-v
c. A-i, B-ii, C-iii, D-iv E-v
d. A-v, B-iv, C-iii, D-ii E-i
Column I A. LeavesB. SeedC. RootsD. AspirinE. Plasmolyzed cellColumn IIi. Anti-transpirantii. Transpirationiii. Negative osmotic potentialiv. Imbibitionv. Absorption Solution: (A) Leaves -ii....
15. Both animals and plants grow. Why do we say that growth and differentiation in plants are open and not so in animals? Does this statement hold for sponges also?
Solution: Because the meristematic tissues of the meristems present in various locations of the plant body are an active site of cell division where growth is indefinite, the plant growth and...
14. Label the diagram
a. This is which part of a dicotyledonous plant? b. If we remove part 1 from the plant, what will happen? Solution: a) This is the shoot apex meristem of a dicotyledonous plant. b) The apical bud is...
13. A rubber band stretches and reverts to its original position. Bubble gum stretches, but it would not return to its original position. Is there any difference between the two processes? Discuss it with respect to plant growth (Hint: Elasticity (reversible) Plasticity (irreversible))
Solution: According to physics, if a substance regains its previous shape once deforming forces are removed, the substance is said to exhibit elasticity. Plasticity, on the other hand, is defined as...
12. In a slide showing different types of cells can you identify which type of the cell may be meristematic and the one which is incapable of dividing and how?
Solution: Meristematic cells are identified by the presence of the following characteristics on a slide with different types of cells: (a) A cell wall that is thin.(b) Cytoplasm that is dense(c)...
11. To get carpet-like grass lawns are mowed regularly. Is there any scientific explanation for this?
Solution: The process of Decapitation of plants leads to the inactivation of axillary buds and promotes the growth of lateral buds giving a carpet like an appearance.
10. Many discoveries in science have been accidental. This is true for plant hormones also. Can you justify this statement by giving an example? Also what term is used for such accidental findings?
Solution: When Charles Darwin and his son Francis Darwin observed the coleoptiles of canary grass, they noticed that it responded to unilateral illumination by bending and growing towards the light...
9. In animals, there are special glands secreting hormones, whereas there are no glands in plants. Where are plant hormones formed? How are the hormones translocated to the site of activity?
Solution: Plant hormones can be found in a variety of tissues, including the tips of shoots, the tips of roots, meristematic tissues, and apical buds, among others. The vascular bundle tissues, such...
8. What is the mechanism underlying the phenomenon by which the terminal/apical bud suppresses the growth of lateral buds? Suggest measures to overcome this phenomenon.
Solution: Apical dominance is the mechanism behind the phenomena of the terminal/apical bud suppressing the growth of lateral buds. Decapitation, or the removal of the apical bud (shoot cutting),...
7. While experimentation, why do you think it is difficult to assign any effect seen to any single hormone?
Solution: It's difficult to attribute any effect to a single hormone because it might have both a synergistic and antagonistic effect. The synergistic effect occurs when two hormones interact and...
6. The role of ethylene and abscisic acid is both positive and negative. Justify the statement.
Positive Roles of Ethylene : Negative Role of Ethylene : Positive Role of Abscisic acid: Negative Role of Abscisic acid: Solution: (a) Positive Roles of Ethylene: Ripening of fruits – It stimulates...
5. Auxins are growth hormones capable of promoting cell elongation. They have been used in horticulture to promote growth, flowering and rooting. Explain the meaning of the following terms related to auxins.
a. auxin precursors b. anti-auxins c. synthetic auxins Solution: a. Auxin precursors are responsible for auxin synthesis. b. Anti auxin function as an inhibition of the action of auxin by competing...
4. Explain in 2-3 lines each of the following terms with the help of examples taken from different plant tissues
a. Differentiation b. De-differentiation c. Redifferentiation Solution: a) Differentiation: the cell of the apices of roots, apices of shoot and cambium can differentiate and mature so that they can...
3. Does the growth pattern in plants differ from that in animals? Do all the parts of plant grow indefinitely? If not, name the regions of the plant, which can grow indefinitely.
Solution: Plants do have a different growth pattern than animals. Only meristematic tissues can continue to divide, i.e. meristems are the sections of the plant that continue to grow indefinitely...
2. What are the structural characteristics of a plants tissues? Meristematic cells near root tip b. The cells in the elongation zone of the root
Solution: a) Meristematic cells near the root tip: -large nucleus -rich protoplasm -vacuoles are less in number b) The cells in the elongation zone of the root -more number of vacuoles -new...
1. Nicotiana tabacum, a Short Day Plant, when exposed to more than a critical period of light fails to flower. Explain.
Solution: A short-day plant requires a long period of darkness to flower because the chemical changes that occur during this time flower the plant. As a result, it necessitates a brief daytime...
13. The rice seedlings infected with fungus Gibberella fujikuroi is called foolish seedlings? What was the reason behind it?
Solution: The elongation of internodes is a characteristic of Gibberellin that causes foolish seedling disease in rice.
12. Growth is one of the characteristics of all living organisms? Do unicellular organisms also grow? If so, what are the parameters?
Solution: Yes, Unicellular organisms do, in fact, grow. Growth characteristics include an increase in cell mass and a rise in cell number. It multiplies by dividing its cells or by undergoing cell...
11. In the figure of sigmoid growth curve given below, label segments 1, 2 and 3.
Solution: 1: Lag phase 2: Log phase 3: Stationary phase
10. Light plays an important role in the life of all organisms. Name any three physiological processes in plants which are affected by light.
Solution: a) Photosynthesis: Photosynthesis is the conversion of carbon dioxide into carbohydrates by green plants using light energy. b) Photoperiodism: Flowering is regulated in photoperiodism in...
9. In botanical gardens and tea gardens, gardeners trim the plants regularly so that they remain bushy. Does this practice have any scientific explanation?
Solution: They are eliminating the shoot tips that cause lateral buds to grow. If the tip is not removed, the apical buds impede lateral bud growth.
8. Where are the following hormones synthesized in plants?
a. IAA b. Gibberellins c. Cytokinins Solution; a. IAA: in the tips of the shoot and apical buds b. Gibberellins: in young leaves and tips of roots c. Cytokinins: meristematic zones of the...
7. A farmer grows cucumber plants in his field. He wants to increase the number of female flowers in them. Which plant growth regulator can be applied to achieve this?
Solution: Ethylene (C2H4) is the plant growth regulator that can be applied to achieve this.
6. Classify the following plants into Long-Day Plants (LDP), Short Day Plants (SDP) and Day Neutral Plants (DNP) Xanthium, Henbane (Hyoscyamusniger), Spinach, Rice, Strawberry, Bryophyllum, Sunflower, Tomato, Maize.
Solution: Henbane: Long Day Plant (LDP) Spinach: Long Day Plant (LDP) Rice: Short Day Plant (SDP) Strawberry: Short Day Plant (SDP) Bryophyllum: Long Short Day plant (LSDP) Sunflower: Day Neutral...
5. Gibberellins promote the formation of ______ flowers on genetically ____ plants in Cannabis whereas ethylene promotes formation of _______ flowers on genetically ______ plants.
Solution: Gibberellins promote the formation of male flowers on genetically female plants in Cannabis whereas ethylene promotes formation of female flowers on genetically male plants. GA does not...
4. Gibberellins were first discovered in Japan when rice plants were suffering from balance (the foolish seedling disease) caused by a fungus Gibberellafujikuroi.
a. Give two functions of this phytohormone. b. Which property of Gibberellin caused foolish seedling disease in rice? Solution: a) Gibberellins cause fruits to lengthen and form to improve. It is...
3. A primary root grows from 5 cm to 19 cm in a week. Calculate the growth rate and relative growth rate over the period.
Solution: L1 = L0 + rt 19 – 5 = r x 1 14cm per week Relative growth rate = Change/Initial*100 19-5/5 x 100 = 14/5 x 100 =280%
2. Plant growth substances (PGS) have innumerable practical applications. Name the PGS you should use to
a. Increase the yield of sugar cane. b. Promote lateral shoot growth. c. Cause sprouting of potato tuber. d. Inhibit seed germination. Solution: a. Increase the yield of sugar cane: Gibberellins b....
1. Fill in the places with appropriate word/ words.
a. A phase of growth which is maximum and fastest is __________. b. Apical dominance as expressed in dicotyledonous plants is due to the presence of more ________ in the apical bud than in the...
12. The photoperiod in plants is perceived at
a. Meristem b. Flower c. Floral buds d. Leaves Solution: Option (d) is the answer.
11. Monocarpic plants are those which
a. Bear flowers with one ovary b. Flower once and die c. Bear only one flower d. All of the above Solution: Option (b) is the answer.
10. ABA acts antagonistically to
a. Ethylene b. Cytokinin c. Gibberellic acid d. IAA Solution: Option (c) is the answer.
9. To increase sugar production in sugarcanes, they are sprayed with
a. IAA b. Cytokinin c. Gibberellin d. Ethylene Solution: Option (c) is the answer.
Few salient features of reproduction are enlisted below:
i. Fusion of non-somatic cells takes place. ii. Transferring of genetic material takes place. iii. Cells follow the pattern of reductional division. iv. Offspring resembles the parents up to some...
Differentiate between the following:
a. Exarch and endarch b. Stele and vascular bundle c. Protoxylem and metaxylem d. Interfascicular cambium and intrafascicular cambium e. Open and closed vascular bundles f. Stem hair and root hair...
Each of the following terms has some anatomical significance. What do these terms mean? Explain with the help of line diagrams.
a. Plasmodesmata b. Middle lamella c. Secondary wall Solution: a. Plasmodesmata – A cytoplasmic junction between two cells through the cell wall are called Plasmodesmata. With the help of it the...
Pinus is an evergreen tree? Comment.
Solution: Pinus does not shed its leaves during a particular season and is always evergreen. Hence Pinus is considered as an evergreen tree that belongs to gymnosperms. The leaves in gymnosperms can...
39. Differentiate between Pectoral and Pelvic girdle.
Solution – difference between pectoral and pelvic girdle are : Pectoral girdlePelvic girdleLocated in shoulder regionLocated in hip region clavicle and scapula are the two bones which...
38.Discuss the role of Ca2+ ions in muscle contraction. Draw neat sketches to illustrate your answer.
Solution – calcium plays an important role in muscle contraction by building interactions between proteins , myosin and actin . It binds with troponin C and aids the head of the myosin to tighten...
37. How does a muscle shorten during its contraction and return to its original form during relaxation
Relaxation of muscles happens, when actin and myosin filaments slide away from each other. The striations appear in the striated muscles, due to the alternate bands of myosin and actin. The...
35. An elderly woman slipped in the bathroom and had severe pain in her lower back. After X-ray examination doctors told her it is due to a slipped disc. What does that mean? How does it affect our health?
Solution – when the intervertebral disc is displaced from its original position then its termed as slipped disc . It causes weakness of the muscles, pain in the muscles of arms and legs and lower...
34.Calcium ion concentration in the blood affects muscle contraction. Does it lead to tetany in certain cases? How will you correlate fluctuation in blood calcium with tetany?
Solution – yes in some cases calcium ion concentration in the blood leads to tetany . In muscle contraction calcium plays an important role . The parathyroid hormones increases the concentration of...
33. What are the points for the articulation of Pelvic and Pectoral girdles?
Solution – the components of pelvis girdle are - ilium, ischium and pubis . It articulates with, femur through acetabulum. The components of pectoral girdles are – scapula and clavicle...
32. What is the source of energy for muscle contraction
Solution - The source of energy for muscle contraction is ATP (Adenine Triphosphate) . ATP → ADP + Pi + Energy
30. Radha was running on a treadmill at a great speed for 15 minutes continuously. She stopped the treadmill and abruptly came out. For the next few minutes, she was breathing heavily/fast. Answer the following questions
a. What happened to her muscles when she did strenuously exercise? b. How did her breathing rate change? Solution – Because of the accumulation of lactic acid in the muscles her muscles got...
29.Rahul exercises regularly by visiting a gymnasium. Of late he is gaining weight. What could be the reason? Choose the correct answer and elaborate.
a. Rahul has gained weight due to the accumulation of fats in the body. b. Rahul has gained weight due to increased muscle and less fat. c. Rahul has gained weight because his muscle shape has...
28. Name at least two hormones which result in fluctuation of Ca+ level.
Solution – two hormones which results in fluctuation of Ca level are : Thyrocalcitonin (TCT) which lowers the calcium and potassium levels in the blood Parathyroid hormone which increased level...
27.Exchange of calcium between bone and extracellular fluid takes place under the influence of certain hormones
a. What will happen if more of Ca+ is in extracellular fluid? b. What will happen if very less amount of Ca+ is in the extracellular fluid? Solution – a. If more of Ca+ is in the...
26. In old age, people often suffer from stiff and inflamed joints. What is this condition called? What are the possible reasons for these symptoms?
Solution - rheumatoid arthritis is an auto immune disease in which old age people often suffer from stiff and inflamed joints . The reason for this disease are – Inflammation in synovial joints...
24. Our forearm is made of three different bones. Comment.
Solution - Humerus , Radius, and Ulna are the three bones with which our forearm is made up of . The shoulder and the elbow joint if formed by the humerus , the radius bone stretches from ...
23.Give the location of a ball and socket joint in a human body.
Solution - There are four ball and socket joints present in the human body, two in hip joint and two in shoulder joints . One of the ball and socket joint is - found between the humerus and Pectoral...
22. How do our bone joints function without grinding noise and pain?
Solution - our bone joints function without pain because of the synovial fluid present in the synovial cavity .
21. Which tissue is afflicted by Myasthenia gravis? What is the underlying cause?
Solution - Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune disease which affects the neuromuscular junction tissue. The underlying cause of Myasthenia gravis (MG) is that it is caused by an error in the...
In the event that somebody gets a blow on the rear of the neck, what might be the impact on the individual’s CNS?
solution: On the off chance that somebody gets a blow on the rear of the neck, it might prompt the disengagement of cervical vertebrae (found right beneath the skull).
Neural framework and PCs share certain normal components. Remark in five lines. (Clue: CPU, input-yield gadgets).
solution: In PCs, the information gadgets are mouse and console while in the neural framework, the tactile neurons go about as information gadgets which take inputs from the climate.The message from...
What is the distinction between electrical transmission and synthetic transmission?
solution: Electrical transmission happens at the electrical neurotransmitter and this will be the quicker transmission. Electric flow moves straightforwardly from one neuron are in exceptionally...
Complete the assertion by picking suitable match among the following –
a. Resting potential. b. Nerve motivation c. Synaptic parted d. Synapses I. synthetic compounds associated with the transmission of motivations at neural connections. ii. the hole between the...
While going at a higher elevation, an individual whines of tipsiness and heaving sensation. What piece of the internal ear is upset during the excursion?
solution: Vestibular device (saccule, utricle and crescent trenches)
Which tangible organ is associated with dizziness (impression of oneself or articles twirling around)?
solution: The vestibular arrangement of the internal ear is related with dizziness.
Where is the craving place situated in the human cerebrum?
solution: The craving place is situated in nerve center in the human cerebrum i.e hypothalamus in the human body.
Assume that a pencil box held in your hand represents a plant cell. In how many possible planes can it be cut? Indicate these cuts with the help of line drawings.
Solution: When any plane passing through the central axis of the plant cell divides the cell into two identical halves called radial symmetry.
What do dim and white matter in the mind address?
solution: Dim matter – The cerebral cortex is alluded to as Gray matter because of its grayish appearance White matter – Fibers of the parcel are covered with a myelin sheath.
The arrangement of ovules within the ovary is known as placentation. What does the term placenta refer to?
Solution: The placenta is a tissue that is flattened, cushion-like tissue. Through the placenta, the ovule is attached to the wall of the ovary. Placentations are of many types like marginal, axile,...
Usually, deciduous plants shed their leaves during summer or in autumn. This process of shedding of leaves is called abscission. Which is the anatomical mechanism is involved in the abscission of leaves?
Solution: i. Structural: In deciduous trees, separation zone is formed at the base of the petiole. It is composed of a top layer(distal) and a bottom (proximal)layer. The cells in the top layer have...
Palm is a monocotyledonous plant, yet it increases in girth. Why and how?
Solution: Palm is a monocotyledonous plant, yet it increases in girth slowly due to secondary growth. It is due to parenchymatous cell division and enlargement in the ground tissue. Thus, repeated...
Our response like forceful conduct, utilization of oppressive words, anxiety and so forth are managed by the mind, name the parts in question
solution: The limbic framework (the inward piece of the cerebral side of the equator and a gathering of related profound constructions) and nerve center (a little district situated at the foundation...
Point out the differences in the anatomy of the leaf of peepal (Ficus religiosa) and maize (Zea mays). Draw the diagrams and label the differences.
Solution: Peepal is a dorsiventral leaf which is a dicot. Stomata are more on the lower surface and mesophyll is made up of two types of tissues i.e., spongy parenchyma and palisade parenchyma....
Name the constructions associated with the insurance of the cerebrum.
solution: The human cerebrum is ensured by the skull. Inside the skull, there are cranial meninges that cover the cerebrum. The cranial meninges are comprised of three layers, to be specific – Dura...
The stomatal pore is guarded by two kidney-shaped guard cells. Name the epidermal cells surrounding the guard cells. How does a guard cell differ from an epidermal cell? Use a diagram to illustrate your answer.
Solution: Stomata regulate the process of transpiration and gaseous exchange. The epidermal cells surrounding the guard cells are known as Subsidiary cells. The guard cells and epidermal cells are...
Write the function of the following mentioned below.
a. Sieve tube b. Intrafascicular cambium c. Collenchyma d. Aerenchyma Solution: a. Sieve tube – They help in the translocation of synthesized food throughout the plant. It is present in phloem...
Organize the accompanying in the request for gathering and transmission of a sound wave from the eardrum: Cochlear nerve, outside hear-able channel, eardrum, stapes, incus, malleus, and cochlea.
solution: The request for gathering and transmission of the sound wave from the eardrum is – Ear Drum → Malleus → Incus → Stapes → Cochlear → Cochlear nerve
Which cells of the retina empower us to see shaded articles around us?
solution: The cone cells present inside the retina empower us to see shaded items around us.
What is the difference between two similar cells present over the plant’s surface i.e. lenticels and stomata?
Solution: Lenticels are eye-shaped openings present on the trunk or stem of the tree. The minimum amount of transpiration takes place through it. Stomata are bean-shaped openings present on the...
Remark upon the job of ear in keeping up with the harmony between the body and stance.
solution: Keeping up with the harmony between the body and stance is finished by the internal ear. There are two sections which are half circle channels and vestibules are associated with the...
Aged trees consist of trunks composed of fused trunks with each other. Is it a physiological or anatomical abnormality? Explain.
Solution: It is an anatomical abnormality. It is an abnormal type of secondary growth where the vascular cambium present in the dicot does not occur in its actual position. In the case of old tree...
Water is one of the most essential components required by the plant during its entire lifespan. But when watered excessively, plants die. Discuss.
Solution: Anything when goes in excessive will create a harmful result. When excess water is poured into plants, the water removes the air trapped between the soil particles and thus minerals and...
A cross-section of the trunk of a tree shows concentric rings known as growth rings. How are they formed? What does it signify?
Solution: The rings in the trunk of the tree are formed by cambial rings due to secondary growth. Each ring contains earlywood and latewood. Secondary growth occurs in dicot trees due to the...
The modifications of epidermal tissues of different kinds are observed in plants. Enlist some of them and the function they perform with the help of it.
i. Root Hair: It increases the surface area for absorption of water and minerals from the soils that helps the plant flourish faster. ii. Trichomes: They are also known as stem hairs. They help in...
The Cynodondactylon acts as an invasive species. It needs to be moved frequently to prevent its overgrowth. The tissue responsible for its rapid division is ______
Solution: Meristematic tissue, which undergoes repeated mitotic division because it is the most actively dividing region of the plant, is responsible for the rapid growth of Cynodontylon.
What are the characteristic differences found in the vascular tissue of gymnosperms and angiosperms?
Solution: In Angiosperm-Xylem formed by vessels in these plants. It contains companion cells and has a sieve tube present in them. It has sieve plates that consist of P-protein. In gymnosperm-Xylem...
Revise the accompanying all put together inclusion in electrical motivation movementSynaptic handle, dendrites, cell body, Axon terminal, Axon
solution: The right request of contribution of the given pieces of neuron in electrical motivation is- Dendrites → Cell body → Axon → Axon terminal → Synaptic handle
Mention the parts of the plant from which these products are obtained –
a. Hemp b. Cotton c. Coir d. Jute Solution: a. Stem of Cannabis sativa. b. Epidermal growth of cotton seeds. c. Coconut husk. d. Stem of Corchorus...
The organ of Corti is a design present in
a. Outside ear b. Center ear c. Half circle channel d. Cochlea solution: Alternative (d) is the appropriate response.
The piece of the inward ear liable for hearing is
a. Cochlea b. Half circle waterway c. Utriculus d. Sacculus solution: Alternative (a) is the appropriate response.
How does the formation of cork take place in a plant? What is a commercial cork?
Solution: As time passes the plant grows older and the epidermis is replaced by these dead tissues called cork. It is several layers of thick bark with no intercellular spaces. Commercial cork is a...
Examine the figure
a. Is this structure present in an animal cell or plant cell?
b. Can these be passed on to the progeny? How?
c. Name the metabolic processes taking place in the places marked (1) and (2)
Solution: The above structure is of a chloroplast which is present in plant cells. (a) This structure can be observed in the cell of a plant. (b) Since chloroplast can self-replicate, it can be...
Wax emitting organ present in the ear trench is called
a. Sweat organ b. Prostate organ c. Cowper's organ d. Ceruminous organ solution: Choice (d) is the appropriate response.
Rahul while eating pear or peaches complained that he always comes across some stone-like structures present inside the fleshy portion of the fruit. What are these stone-like structures called?
Solution: The stone-like structures present in peach or pear are stone cells also called as Sclerieds. They are a type of Sclerenchyma that provides mechanical support to organs.
Complete the flow chart for cyclic photophosphorylation of the photosystem-I
Solution:
Human eyeball comprises of three layers and it encases
a. Focal point, iris, optic nerve b. Focal point, fluid humor and glassy humor c. Cornea, focal point, iris d. Cornea, focal point, optic nerve solution: Choice (b) is the appropriate...
Imprint the nutrient present in Rhodopsin
a. Vitamin A b. Vitamin B c. Vitamin C d. Vitamin D solution: Choice (a) is the appropriate response.
Observe the diagram and answer the following.
a. Which group of plants exhibits these two types of cells?
b. What is the first product of the C4 cycle?
c. Which enzyme is there in bundle sheath cells and mesophyll cells?
Solution: (a) Bundle sheath cells and mesophyll cells are characteristics of monocot plants. (b) Oxaloacectic acid (OAA) is the first stable compound produced in the C4 cycle. (c) PEP carboxylase,...
The following features when viewed under the microscope were –
a. Radially arranged vascular bundle. b. Tetrarch condition of protoxylem. Which part of the plant shows these features? Solution: The transverse section is of dicot root. Vascular bundles present...
What do heartwood and sapwood stand for?
Solution: Heartwood (Duramen) is wood present in an angiosperm that is made up of dead cells. It is dark in color. Softwood (alburnum)is wood present in a gymnosperm. that is made up of living...
What can we conclude from the statement that the action and absorption spectrum of photosynthesis overlap? At which wavelength do they show peaks?
Solution: To comprehend this, we must examine the graphs below. The first graph depicts the rate of photosynthesis as determined by oxygen release. The absorption of different wavelengths of light...
A region in the mind which is related with compelling feelings is
a. Cerebral cortex b. Cerebellum c. Limbic framework d. Medulla solution: Choice (c) is the appropriate response.
Which of coming up next isn’t engaged with Knee-jerk reflex?
a. Muscle shaft b. Engine neuron c. Mind d. Interneurons solution: Alternative (c) is the appropriate response.
In the diagram given below what is label A, B and C. What type of phosphorylation is possible in this?
Solution: It's feasible to do cyclic photophosphorylation here. The creation of ATP from ADP and inorganic phosphate in the presence of light is known as photophosphorylation.
The capacity of our instinctive organs is constrained by
a. Thoughtful and physical neural framework b. Thoughtful and parasympathetic neural framework c. Focal and physical sensory system d. Nothing from what was just mentioned solution: Alternative (b)...
Resting layer potential is kept up with by
a. Chemicals b. Synapses c. Particle siphon d. Nothing from what was just mentioned solution: Alternative (c) is the appropriate response.
The bark region of a tree is removed. What are parts of the plant that would be removed?
Solution: If one debarks a tree then the periderm part (i.e., all tissues exterior to vascular cambium) of the plant is being removed. On debarking only the vascular cambial region remains left...
The expected contrast across the resting film is negative. This is expected to the differential dissemination of the accompanying particles
a. Na+ and K+ b. CO3++ and CI c. Ca++ and Mg++ d. Ca++ and CI solution: Choice (a) is the appropriate response.
Why photorespiration does not take place in C4 plants?
Solution: C4 plants do not experience photorespiration because they use a method to raise the concentration of carbon dioxide at the enzyme site. When the C4 acid from the mesophyll is broken down...
Why is Rubisco enzyme the most abundant enzyme in the world?
Solution: During the Calvin cycle, the enzyme catalyzes the conversion of carbon dioxide to sugar. Rubisco can be found everywhere, from cyanobacteria to the undersides of enormous trees. Rubisco...
Name the two important enzymes of the C4 pathway, and explain their role in fixing CO2?
Solution: RuBisCO and PEPcase are two key enzymes in the C3 and C4 pathways, respectively. In C3 plants, RuBisCO is the predominant carbon dioxide acceptor, whereas, in C4 plants, PEPcase is the...
What special anatomical features are displayed by leaves of C4 plants? How do they provide an advantage over the structure of C3 plants?
Solution: A coating of giant cells surrounds the vascular bundles in leaves. Chloroplast, in particular, impregnates multiple layers of cells surrounding the bundle cell. Gases cannot pass through...
Synthetic substances which are delivered at the synaptic intersection are called
a. Chemicals b. Synapses c. Cerebrospinal liquid d. Lymph solution: Choice (b) is the appropriate response.
Why is the Rubisco enzyme more appropriately called RUBP Carboxylase-Oxygenase and what important role does it play in photosynthesis?
Solution: The RuBisCO enzyme is attracted to both carbon dioxide and oxygen. This binding, however, is a competitor. It has a stronger affinity for carbon dioxide than it does for oxygen. The...
List the important events and end products of the light reaction?
Solution: The following are important events and end products of the light reaction. It's crucial to note that these events are listed in the order in which scientists discovered them, not in the...
In the figure given below, the lighter line (upper) indicates the action spectrum for photosynthesis and the black line (lower) indicates the absorption spectrum of chlorophyll a. Answer the following
a. What does the action spectrum indicate? How can we plot an action spectrum?
b. How can we derive an absorption spectrum for any substance?
Solution: a. The photosynthetic rate is indicated by the action spectrum. The measurement is oxygen release, which can be compared to the action spectrum by looking at the oxygen releases on the...
Arrange them in a sequential manner, starting from the center – phellem, phellogen, phelloderm.
Solution: Phelloderm → Phellogen → Phellem Phellem or cork is the outermost layer, followed by phellogen (cork cambium) which in turn is followed by phelloderm.
Enlist one basic functional difference between phellogen and phelloderm?
Solution: The difference between phellogen and phelloderm is: Phellogen is a meristematic tissue. It is also called cork cambium, which protects the delicate vascular cambium and secondary phloem...
Under what conditions are C4 plants superior to C3?
Solution: Under the following conditions, C4 plants outperform C3 plants: Even at low CO2 concentrations, C4 plants can perform photosynthesis. Saturation occurs in C4 plants around 360 l L1, but...
Name the cells due to which the leaves curl in plants during water stress?
Solution: Bulliform cells make the leaves curl during the condition of the water stress. The epidermal cell modification in plants that prevents water loss is known as Bulliform Cells.
Which property of the pigment is responsible for its ability to initiate the process of photosynthesis? Why is the rate of photosynthesis higher in the red and blue regions of the spectrum of light?
Solution: Chlorophyll a is the most abundant pigment in plants. The optimal efficiency between blue and red light wavelengths is demonstrated by this pigment. Because pigments can absorb light of a...
What are the main structures that come under the cambial ring ?
Solution: It is formed due to the meristematic activity of cambium and it includes- Interfascicular cambium -Present between xylem and phloem. Intrafascicular cambium- Present between the two...
Is it correct to say that photosynthesis occurs only in leaves of a plant? Besides leaves, what are the other parts that may be capable of carrying out photosynthesis? Justify.
Solution: Photosynthesize can occur in any portion of the plant that is green in color. As a result, the assertion is incorrect. Chlorophyll roots from Trap and Timisoara, as well as photosynthesis,...
What part of the plant would show the following properties?
a. Polyarch xylem b. Well-developed pith c. Radial vascular bundle Solution: (a) Polyarch xylem is present in monocot root. When many strands of xylem in the stele region are present, it is referred...
Name the epidermal cell modification in plants that prevents water loss?
Solution: The epidermal cell modification in plants that prevents water loss is known as Bulliform Cells. They are empty colorless modified epidermal cells.
What is present on the surface of the leaves which helps the plant, prevent loss of water but is absent in roots?
Solution: A thick waxy layer i.e., the cuticle is present on the surface of the leaves and stems which helps the plant prevent loss of water. The cuticle is absent in roots, unlike stems and leaves.
Describe the function of phloem parenchyma?
Solution: The main function of phloem parenchyma is to store photosynthates and other substances like resins, latex and mucilage. Help in translocation of foods i.e., lateral conduction of food.
Xylem undergoes secondary growth, forms a protoxylem. The protoxylem lies next to the phloem, What kind of xylem’s arrangement it would be called?
Hint: protoxylem is the first formed primary xylem that matures before other organs complete their elongation. Solution: a.If the protoxylem lies next to the phloem, this type of arrangement of...
Suppose Euphorbia and Maize are grown in the tropical area.
a. Which one of them do you think will be able to survive under such conditions?
b. Which one of them is more efficient in terms of photosynthetic activity?
c. What difference do you think are there in their leaf anatomy?
Solution: a. Maize is a C4 plant, while euphorbia is a CAM plant. Both are capable of surviving in tropical climates. b. Maize is a C4 plant, which means it has higher photosynthetic efficiency. c....
A cyclic process is occurring in a C3 plant, which is light-dependent and needs O2. This process doesn’t produce energy rather it consumes energy.
a. Can you name the given process?
b. Is it essential for survival?
c. What are the end products of this process?
d. Where does it occur?
Solution: (a) Photorespiration, is a process that occurs in chloroplasts, mitochondria, and peroxisomes. (b) Photorespiration happens when there is an abundance of oxygen rather than carbon dioxide,...
Why do we believe chloroplast and mitochondria to be semi-autonomous organelle?
Solution: Because chloroplasts have their own DNA, they are referred to as semi-autonomous organelles. Furthermore, they have the ability to create their own energy and do not require the cell....
Tomatoes, carrots and chillies are red due to the presence of one pigment. Name the pigment. Is it a photosynthetic pigment?
Solution: The pigment Lycopene is responsible for the red color of tomatoes, carrots, and chilies. This isn't a pigment that helps with photosynthesis. The plastid which contains this pigment is...
In a way, green plants and cyanobacteria have synthesized all the food on the earth. Comment.
Solution: To a large extent, this is correct, as cyanobacteria and green plants have created all of the food on the planet. Other autotrophs exist, although their contribution to the food chain of...
20. What is the difference between the matrix of bones and cartilage?
Solution – the difference between the matrix of bone an cartilage is : Matrix of boneMatrix of cartilageThese are vascular in natureThey are non – vascularThey contain a protein called as osseinThey...
19. The three tiny bones present in the middle ear are called ear ossicles. Write them in correct sequence beginning from the eardrum
Solution – the correct sequence of the three bones located in middle ear is : Malleus → Incus → Stapes
17. Sarcolemma, sarcoplasm and sarcoplasmic reticulum refer to a particular type of cell in our body. Which is this cell and to what parts of that cell do these names refer to?
Solution - muscle cells or muscle fibers is the name to which Sarcolemma, sarcoplasm and sarcoplasmic reticulum refers to .
16. Locomotion requires a perfect coordinated activity of muscular, _____, _______ systems
Solution – Locomotion requires a perfect coordinated activity of muscular, Skeletal, Nervous systems.
Glucose obtained during photosynthesis is transported from the leaves to various parts of the plants. It is stored in some cells in the form of starch, before being utilized. What are the cells/ tissues that help in storing them?
Solution: The tissues that perform this task are parenchymatous tissues. Explanation: Parenchyma cells are thin and made up of cellulose that stores the product of photosynthesis .
15. Name the cells/tissues in the human body which
a. exhibit ameboid movement b. exhibit ciliary movement solution – the cells / tissues are a. exhibit ameboid movement - macrophage cells and leucocyte cells b. exhibit ciliary movement...
14. Match the followings and mark the correct option
Column I A. Sternum B. Glenoid Cavity C. Freely movable joint D. Cartilaginous jointsColumn II i. Synovial fluid ii. Vertebrae iii. Pectoral girdle iv. Flat bones Options: a. A-ii, B-i, C-iii, D-iv...
13. Muscles with characteristic striations and involuntary are
a. Muscles in the wall of alimentary canal b. Muscles of the heart c. Muscles assisting locomotion d. Muscles of the eyelids correct option –( b ) explanation – heart muscles are striated muscles...
12. Which one of the following statements is true?
a. Head of humerus bone articulates with the acetabulum of the pectoral girdle. b. Head of humerus bone articulates with the glenoid cavity of the pectoral girdle. c. Head of humerus bone...
11. Which one of the following statement is incorrect?
a. Heart muscles are striated and involuntary b. The muscles of the hands and legs are striated and voluntary c. The muscles located in the inner walls of the alimentary canal are striated and...
10. Which one of the following is not a disorder of bone?
a. Arthritis b. Osteoporosis c. Rickets d. Atherosclerosis correct option –(d ) explanation – atherosclerosis is defined as the accumulation of fats and cholesterol in the walls of the artery ....
What is the fate of the primary xylem in a dicot root showing extensive secondary growth?
a. It is retained in the center of the axis b. It gets crushed c. Surrounded by endodermis d. It gets surrounded by secondary phloem Solution: Option (a) is the answer.