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प्रश्न
Which of the following helps in maintaining posture and balance of the human body?
पर्याय
cerebellum
cerebrum
medulla
pons
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उत्तर
cerebellum
Explanation:
The cerebellum is a part of the hindbrain which helps in maintaining posture and balance of the body.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Which of the following is not a natural reflex action?
A. Knee-jerk
B. Blinking of eyes due to strong light
C. Salivation at the sight of food
D. Sneezing when any irritant enters the nose
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.
State whether coughing is a voluntary action or reflex action.
Explain the difference between of the following pair of terms :
receptor and effector
What is a reflex action? Explain with the help of an example.
A cell (or group of cells) in a sense organ which is sensitive to a particular type of stimulus is called :
(a) interceptor
(b) effector
(c) receptor
(d) acceptor
Which of the following cannot be considered a receptor?
(a) ear
(b) nose
(c) muscle
(d) eye
All the voluntary actions of our body are controlled by :
(a) cerebrum
(b) cerebellum
(c) pons
(d) medulla
One of the following gives the correct sequence of the components in a reflex arc. This is:
Your are driving your bicycle at a fast speed. Suddenly, a small boy comes in front of your cycle and, without wasting any time in thinking, you immediately apply the brakes and accident is avoided. What name is given to such an action?
Differentiate between the following pair of terms:
Stimulus and impulse
Note the relationship between the first two words and suggest the suitable word/words for the fourth place.
Receptor : Sensory nerve :: Motor nerve : ______.
State whether the following is simple reflex, conditioned reflex or neither of the two:
Knitting without looking: …………………..
Two hungry boys (A and B) enter a restaurant and find a table decorated as follows:

Boy B starts salivating but not A. Explain the reason for this difference.
List in tabular form two differences between reflex action and walking.
List in tabular form three distinguishing features between cerebrum and cerebellum.
Reflex action is controlled by the
State whether the following is simple reflex, conditioned reflex or neither of the two.
Knitting without looking
State whether the following is
The sudden application of brakes without thinking
State whether the following is
Salivation when food is put in the mouth.
