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Differentiate between crista and macula.

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Definition and Location**: - **Crista**: The crista, specifically referred to as the crista ampullaris, is a sensory organ located in the ampullae of the semicircular canals in the inner ear. There are three pairs of semicircular canals, each containing a crista. - **Macula**: The macula is a sensory structure located in the utricle and saccule of the vestibular system, which is also part of the inner ear. 2. **Function**: - **Crista**: The primary function of the crista is to detect angular acceleration and deceleration. It helps the body sense rotational movements. ...
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MODERN PUBLICATION-NEURAL CONTROL AND COORDINATION-REVISION EXERCISES (Short Answer Questions)
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  2. What is eustachian tube? Give its function.

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  3. Differentiate between crista and macula.

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

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  6. What is reflex action? What is its significance?

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  7. Name the ear ossicles in the order of arrangement in humans. What rol...

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  8. Explain two functions of cerebrospinal fluid.

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  9. What are rods and cones cells?

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  10. Name the location and function of Meibomian glands in the human eye.

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  11. Where are Bowman's glands located in our nasal chamber? Mention their ...

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  12. Describe T.S. of the spinal cord.

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

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  14. What is colour vision? Name the cells responsible for it.

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  15. Draw a schematic diagram to show reflex arc. Label the components of p...

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  16. How do the following differ? (i) White matter and Grey matter (ii) R...

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  17. Explain any three functions of cerebrospinal fluid.

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  18. Give the location and function of the following in the human eye : (...

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  19. Draw a diagram of V.S. of human eye and label any six parts.

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  20. Which bones help in hearing ? Where are they found?

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