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Why is the mode of conduction of electrical impulse along the myelinated neuron advantageous to a non-myelinated neuron ? What is this type of conduction called ?

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PRADEEP-NEURAL CONTROL AND CORRDINATION-Additional Question (Short Answer Question)
  1. What is synapse ? How does the nerve impulse cross the synapse ?

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  4. Write down the general function of the nervous system.

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  5. What are nerves ? Name their three kinds . Give the role of each.

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  6. Make a list of the main parts of the nervous system or brain.

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  7. Describe the meaninges of the brain.

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  8. Give the role of the various parts of the forbrain.

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  9. Write down the functions of the various parts of the midbrain and hin...

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  10. Explain the transmission of nerve impulse along a nerve fibre.

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  11. Draw a diagram of transverse section of the spinal cord showing ref...

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  12. Draw a diagram to show the structure of a neuron with myelinated axon...

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  13. Draw a diagram to show the path followed by the nerve impluse from the...

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  14. Are rods and cones evenly distributed over the entire surface of the r...

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  15. Blind spot in the eye is devoid of the ability of vision ? Why is it s...

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  16. Distinguish between : (a) Rods and cones (b) Blind spot and yellow sp...

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  17. Write down the basic structure and mode of working of a receptor.

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  18. What parts of the eye form the focussing apparatus ? How do they achie...

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  19. What is the power of accomodation of the eye ? Describe the apparatus ...

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  20. Give the exact location and function of the following Iris , Aqueous...

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