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प्रश्न
Distinguish between the following pair:
Sympathetic nervous system and parasympathatic nervous system (location and role)
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उत्तर
| Sympathetic nervous system | Parasympathatic nervous system | |
| Location | Sympathetic neurons cell bodies are found in the thoracic and lumbar spinal cord. | Parasympathetic neurons have cell bodies in the cranial nerves and sacral portion of the spinal cord. |
| Role | The nervous system prepares the body for violent action against abnormal conditions. | The parasympathetic nervous system is more concerned with re-establishing normal conditions after the violent act. |
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Mention the exact location of the Islets of Langerhans
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(A) Lens and Retina
(B) Iris and Lens
(C) Cornea and Iris
(D) Cornea and Lens
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| Organ | Sympathetic System | Parasympathetic System |
| e.g. Lungs | Dilates bronchi and bronchioles | Constricts bronchi and bronchioles |
| 1. Heart | ||
| 2. Pupil | ||
| 3. Salivary gland |
Given below are a few situations. What effective change will occur in the organ/body part mentioned and which part (sympathetic or parasympathetic) of the autonomic nervous system brings it about?
| Situation | Organ/body part | Change/action | Part of autonomic nervous system involved |
| 1. You have entered a dark room | Eye | ||
| 2. Your body is consuming lot of glucose while running a race | Liver | ||
| 3. You are chewing a tasty food | Salivary gland | ||
| 4. You are running a race | Adrenal gland | ||
| 5. You are retiring to bed for sleep | Heart | ||
| 6. You are shivering in intense cold | Body hairs |
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Define the following:
Cyton
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Autonomic nervous system
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