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प्रश्न
Give the functions of medulla.
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उत्तर
The medulla controls various involuntary actions such as the heart beat, breathing, blood pressure and peristaltic movements of the alimentary canal.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Name one gustatory receptor and one olfactory receptor present in human beings.
The diagram given below shows the internal structure of a spinal cord depicting a phenomenon. Study the diagram and answer the questions:

1) Name the phenomenon that is depicted in the diagram. Define the phenomenon.
2) Give the technical term for the point of contact between the two nerve cells.
3) Name the parts numbered 1, 2 and 3.
4) How does the arrangement of neurons in the spinal cord differ from that of the brain?
5) Mention two ways by which the spinal cord is protected in our body.
One of the following controls the peristaltic movements of alimentary canal. This one is :
(a) cerebrum
(b) cerebellum
(c) pons
(d) medulla
All the voluntary actions of our body are controlled by :
(a) cerebrum
(b) cerebellum
(c) pons
(d) medulla
The contraction of pupil of the eye in the presence of bright light is an example of :
(a) Voluntary reflex
(b) Spinal reflex
(c) Cerebral reflex
(d) Adrenal reflex
Note the relationship between the first two words and suggest the suitable word/words for the fourth place.
Stimulus : Receptor :: Impulse : ______.
List in tabular form three distinguishing features between cerebrum and cerebellum.
What is a reflex action?
State whether the following is simple reflex, conditioned reflex or neither of the two.
Lifting up a book
State whether the following is
Cleaning
What type of reflex is the following?
Solving mathematical sums
What type of reflex is the following?
Formation of goose-pimples in cold weather.
Give Technical Term:
The scientist, who conducted experiment on a dog to show conditioned reflex
Mention, if the following statement is True or False
A reflex action is a spontaneous response to a stimulus.
Complete the following sentence with appropriate Word
A reflex arc in man is best described as movement of stimuli from:
In reflex action, the reflex arc is formed by ______
Which of the following is an example of unconditioned reflex?
Reflex actions are mediated through ____________.
The diagram given below shows the internal structure of a spinal cord depicting a phenomenon. Study the diagram and answer the following questions.
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- Name the phenomenon shown in the figure and define the same.
- Identify the parts labelled as 1 and 2. Write one functional difference between these two.
- Name the bony protective covering and the membranous protective covering of the spinal cord.
- Label the guidelines 3 and 4.
- How is the labelled part 3 different from part 4 with respect to its composition (part of neuron)?
- Give the technical term for the point of contact between the two nerve cells.
- Name the fluid filled inside the central canal of spinal cord.
- Name the term used for a small gap between two neurons.
- Give one example of a neurotransmitter.
- Draw a neat diagram of a nerve cell and label the parts: Perikaryon, Node of Ranvier, Myelin sheath and Axon terminals.

