Advertisements
Advertisements
Question
Give Reason:
The hand automatically shows the direction to turn a cycle without thinking.
Advertisements
Solution
Because of the conditioned reflex which we learn by experience and gradually respond to it unconsciously.
RELATED QUESTIONS
The diagram given below shows the internal structure of a spinal cord depicting a phenomena. Study the diagram and answer the questions:
- Name the phenomenon that is depicted in the diagram. Define the phenomenon.
- Give the technical term for the point of contact between the two nerve cells.
- Name the parts numbered 1, 2 and 3.
- How does the arrangement of neurons in the spinal cord differ from that of the brain?
- Mention two ways by which the spinal cord is protected in our body.
Write the names of the regions in hindbrain. Give one function of each region.
Which of the following helps in maintaining posture and balance of the human body?
The involuntary actions in the body are controlled by :
(a) medulla in forebrain
(b)medulla in hindbrain
(c) medulla in spinal cord
(d) medulla in midbrain
P is a cell (or group of cells) in the human body which is sensitive to a particular type of stimulus and conveys the messages to CNS through nerves Q. On the other hand, R is a part of the human body which can respond to a stimulus according to the instructions sent from the CNS through nerves S.
(a) What is P? Name five organs which contain cells (or group of cells) like P.
(b) Name the nerves Q.
(c) What is R? Give two examples of R.
(d) Name nerves S.
(e) How do messages travel through the nerves Q and S?
Write down the following activities in the correct order for a simple reflex arc:
(a) impulse travels in the motor fibre
(b) impulse travels in the sensory fibre
(c) effector organ stimulated
(d) impulse crosses the synapse
List in tabular form two differences between reflex action and walking.
Give one example of a conditioned reflex in your own life.
Explain the following term :
Conditioned reflex
Reflex actions are mediated through ____________.
