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Control and Coordination (Class - X)

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Which of the following hormones is/are responsible for the phototrophic and geotropic responses in plants?

  1. Gibberllins

  2. Abscisic acid

  3. Cytokinins

  4. Auxins

  5. None of these


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

This is the correct option. Auxins are responsible for the phototrophic and geotropic responses in plants.

A few plant hormones promote growth in plants. Which of the following hormones promote(s) growth in plants?

a. Auxins b. Cytokinins c. Abscisic acid

  1. Only a

  2. Only a and b

  3. Only b

  4. Only b and c

  5. Only c


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

This is the correct option as auxins and cytokinins promote the growth in plants. Auxins promote cell enlargement and differentiation and cytokinins promote cell division in plants.

Which of the following statements is/are false?

a. In nasties, the direction of movement is not determined by the direction of stimulus. b. Gibberellins promote the wiltering and falling of leaves. c. The roots of a plant are negatively phototrophic.

  1. Only a

  2. Only a and b

  3. Only b

  4. Only b and c

  5. Only c


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

This is the correct option as this statement is false. Abscisic acid promotes the wiltering and falling of leaves.

Leaf tendrils and stem tendrils are the two types of tendrils. Which of the following plants have leaf tendrils that are positively thigmotropic?

a. Peas b. Passion flower c. Glory lily d. Bottle gourd

  1. Only a and b

  2. Only a and c

  3. Only a and d

  4. Only b and c

  5. Only b and d


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

This is the correct option. Peas and glory lily have leaf tendrils that are positively thigmotropic.

A receptor is sensitive to a particular type of stimulus. Which of the following is the function of olfactory receptors?

  1. They detect heat or cold.

  2. They detect taste.

  3. They detect sound.

  4. They detect light.

  5. They detect smell.


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

This is the correct option. Detecting smell is the function of olfactory receptors. They are present in the nose.

Which of the following neurons transmit impulses from the central nervous system towards the muscle cells?

a. Relay neurons b. Sensory neurons c. Motor neurons

  1. Only a

  2. Only a and b

  3. Only b

  4. Only b and c

  5. Only c


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

This is the correct option. Motor neurons transmit impulses from the central nervous system towards the muscle cells.

The function of which of the following nerves is to connect the muscles and skin to the spinal cord?

a. The cranial nerves b. The spinal nerves c. The visceral nerves

  1. Only a

  2. Only a and b

  3. Only b

  4. Only b and c

  5. Only c


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

This is the correct option. The function of spinal nerves is to connect the muscles and skin to the spinal cord.

Match the following:

 
Types of tropism Stimulus
a. Thigmotropism 1. Light
b. Geotropism 2. Touch
c. Phototropism 3. Gravity
  1. a - 2, b - 3, c - 1

  2. a - 2, b - 1, c - 3

  3. a - 1, b - 2, c - 3

  4. a - 3, b - 2, c - 1

  5. a - 1, b - 3, c - 2


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

This is the correct option. In thigmotropism, the stimulus is touch. In geotropism, the stimulus is gravity. In phototropism, the stimulus is light.

Which of the following is/are a part of the central nervous system?

a. The brain b. The spinal cord c. The nerves of the body

  1. Only a

  2. Only a and b

  3. Only b

  4. Only b and c

  5. Only c


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

This is the correct option. The brain and the spinal cord are a part of the central nervous system.

Which of the following statements is/are false?

a. The shorter fibres on the body of a neuron are called axon. b. The axon passes the nerve impulses to another neuron through a junction called synapse. c. Muscles and glands are the main effectors of the human body.

  1. Only a

  2. Only a and b

  3. Only b

  4. Only b and c

  5. Only c


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

This is the correct option as this statement is false. The shorter fibres on the body of a neuron are called dendrites.

The brain is broadly divided into three regions. Which of the following form a part of the hindbrain?

a. Pons b. Cerebrum c. Cerebellum d. Medulla

  1. Only a, b and c

  2. Only b, c and d

  3. Only a and b

  4. Only b and d

  5. Only a, c and d


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

This is the correct option. Pons, cerebellum and medulla form a part of the hindbrain.

The function of which of the following is to control the reflex movements of the eye muscles, changes in pupil size and shape of the eye lens?

  1. Pons

  2. Cerebrum

  3. Cerebellum

  4. Midbrain

  5. Medulla


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

This is the correct option. The function of midbrain is to control the reflex movements of the eye muscles, changes in pupil size and shape of the eye lens.

Which of the following glands do not have both exocrine and endocrine functions?

a. Adrenal glands b. Pancreas c. Hypothalamus d. Ovaries

  1. Only a and c

  2. Only b and c

  3. Only a and b

  4. Only b and d

  5. Only a and d


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

This is the correct option. Adrenal glands and hypothalamus do not have both exocrine and endocrine functions. Adrenal glands function only as endocrine glands and secrete adrenal hormones. Hypothalamus functions only as endocrine gland and regulates the functioning of the pituitary glands.

The hormones released from which of the following glands prepares the body for emergency situations like danger, anger, excitement, etc?

  1. Pancreas

  2. Parathyroid gland

  3. Adrenal glands

  4. Pituitary glands

  5. Testes


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

This is the correct option. Adrenaline hormone released from adrenal glands prepares the body for emergency situations like danger, anger, excitement, etc.

Glands secreting its product into a duct are called exocrine glands. Which of the following glands are exocrine glands?

a. Parathyroid glands b. Pancreas c. Sweat glands d. Salivary glands

  1. Only a and b

  2. Only b and c

  3. Only a and c

  4. Only a and d

  5. Only c and d


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

This is the correct option. Sweat glands and salivary glands are exocrine glands.

The function of which of the following hormone is to control the rate of metabolism of carbohydrates, fats and proteins in the body?

  1. Adrenaline

  2. Testosterone

  3. Oestrogen

  4. Growth hormone

  5. Thyroxine


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

This is the correct option. The function of thyroxine hormone is to control the rate of metabolism of carbohydrates, fats and proteins in the body.

Which of the following hormones controls the uterus changes in menstrual cycles and also helps in maintaining pregnancy?

  1. Oestrogen

  2. Progesterone

  3. Testosterone

  4. Adrenaline

  5. Thymus


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

This is the correct option. Progesterone controls the uterus changes in menstrual cycles and also helps in maintaining pregnancy.

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