The Nervous System in One Shot
Total Page:16
File Type:pdf, Size:1020Kb
The Nervous System in One Shot Parts of the Brain The Central Nervous System The Central Nervous System The human brain is broadly divided into: Structure of a Neuron The Pathway (Reflex Arc) Stimulus Receptor Afferent/Sensory neuron Brain/Spinal cord Efferent/Motor neuron Effector muscle/Gland Response Parts of the Eye Sclera Conjunctiva - covers/protects sclera Cornea - covers pupil and iris Choroid - Blood vessels for nourishment Iris - Coloured part Pupil - Aperture at the centre of iris Ciliary muscles - Hold iris in place Lens - (biconvex) Parts of the Eye Retina - Innermost and light sensitive layer (contains photoreceptor cells) Yellow spot - Area of best vision Blind spot - No vision Aqueous humor - Nourishment to lens Vitreous humor - Holds spherical shape of the eyeball Accommodation The ability of the eye to change its focus from distant to near objects (and vice versa) Outer ear Consists of: ➢ Pinna - Catches sound waves; passes them deeper into ear ➢ Auditory canal ➢ Tympanic membrane (eardrum) - Boundary between the external and middle ear Middle ear - Amplifies sound waves - Consists of: ➢ Ear ossicles (malleus/hammer, incus/anvil, stapes/stirrup) ➢ Eustachian tube - controls the pressure within the middle ear, making it equal with the air pressure outside the body - Has two membrane-bound openings: ❖ the oval window ❖ round window Inner ear - Also called “labyrinth” - 2 main functions: ❖ Convert physical vibrations into electrical impulses ❖ Helps maintain equilibrium - Consists of ➢ Cochlea - for hearing ➢ Vestibule - to help in static equilibrium ➢ 3 semicircular canals - for dynamic balance Pinna collects the vibrations, and conducts them through the auditory canal. Vibrations strike on the eardrum This vibrates the ear ossicles The stirrup transmits vibrations to the oval window Fluid in cochlear canal receives vibrations, and stimulates sensory cells (in organ of corti) of the cochlea Impulses picked up by auditory nerves - sent to brain The Team Q. A reflex arc is best described as movement of stimuli from (2012) A Receptor cell, sensory nerve, B Receptor cell, efferent nerve, relaying neuron, effector muscles relaying neuron, muscles of body C Receptor cell, spinal cord, motor D Receptor cell, synapse, motor neuron, relaying neuron neuron, relaying neuron Q. A reflex arc is best described as movement of stimuli from (2012) A Receptor cell, sensory neuron, B Receptor cell, efferent neuron, relaying neuron, effector muscles relaying neuron, muscles of body C Receptor cell, spinal cord, motor D Receptor cell, synapse, motor neuron, relaying neuron neuron, relaying neuron Q. The smallest ear ossicle is A Malleus B Incus C Stapes D Cochlea Q. The smallest ear ossicle is A Malleus B Incus C Stapes D Cochlea Q. Passage connecting middle ear with nasopharynx is A Eustachian tube B Auditory canal C Cochlea D Pinna Q. Passage connecting middle ear with nasopharynx is A Eustachian tube B Auditory canal C Cochlea D Pinna Q. The structure of the ear which helps in balancing of the body A Eustachian tube B Auditory canal C Cochlea D Semicircular canals Q. The structure of the ear which helps in balancing of the body A Eustachian tube B Auditory canal C Cochlea D Semicircular canals Q. The type of nervous system that helps in emergency situations A Central nervous system B Somatic nervous system C Sympathetic nervous system D Parasympathetic nervous system Q. The type of nervous system that helps in emergency situations A Central nervous system B Somatic nervous system C Sympathetic nervous system D Parasympathetic nervous system Q. The nutritive layer of the eye which also helps prevent reflection of light A Choroid B Iris C Retina D Pupil Q. The nutritive layer of the eye which also helps prevent reflection of light A Choroid B Iris C Retina D Pupil Q. Part of the brain which helps in balancing of the body A Cerebrum B Cerebellum C Pons D Medulla Q. Part of the brain which helps in balancing of the body A Cerebrum B Cerebellum C Pons D Medulla Q. Part of the brain which controls respiration A Cerebrum B Cerebellum C Diencephalon D Medulla Q. Part of the brain which controls respiration A Cerebrum B Cerebellum C Diencephalon D Medulla Q. The number of cranial nerves in man A 31 B 12 C 10 D 32 Q. The number of cranial nerves in man A 31 B 12 C 10 D 32 Well done! ICSE X - COMPLETE BIOLOGY PLAYLIST ICSE X DIAGRAM SERIES - COMPLETE BIOLOGY PLAYLIST ICSE X FAST TRACK SERIES - ALL SUBJECT PLAYLIST STUDENT’S CORNER - ALL YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED HERE Reach out to me @ [email protected] .