Biology Class: Coordination and Hormones
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What is the term for special cells or organs that detect changes in the environment?

  • Neurons
  • Effectors
  • Hormones
  • Receptors (correct)

    • Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a stimulus?

  • Always brings about a rapid response (correct)
  • Can be detected by a sense organ
  • Causes a change in the environment
  • Can bring about a response

    • What is the primary difference between chemical coordination and nervous coordination?

  • Chemical coordination is only found in plants, while nervous coordination is only found in animals
  • Chemical coordination involves electrical signals, while nervous coordination involves chemical signals
  • Chemical coordination is faster than nervous coordination
  • Chemical coordination involves hormones, while nervous coordination involves neurons (correct)

    • What is the role of receptor molecules in chemical coordination?

    <p>They bind to signaling molecules and initiate a response (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a chemical coordination response?

    <p>Growth and development of a plant (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary advantage of nervous coordination over chemical coordination?

    <p>Nervous coordination is more efficient in coordinating complex actions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of neurons in nervous coordination?

    <p>To transmit electrical signals (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is TRUE about the relationship between chemical and nervous coordination?

    <p>Both types of coordination often work together to produce an appropriate response (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the hormone responsible for the development of secondary sexual characteristics in males?

    <p>Testosterone (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a secondary sexual characteristic in females?

    <p>Deepening of the voice (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are the ovaries located?

    <p>In the lower abdominal cavity, on either side of the uterus (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of progesterone?

    <p>To maintain and prepare the uterus for pregnancy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of feedback mechanism is responsible for the secretion of milk during breastfeeding?

    <p>Positive feedback (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of paralysis?

    <p>Increased sensation in affected areas (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between vascular and functional disorders of the nervous system?

    <p>Vascular disorders are caused by blood circulation problems, while functional disorders are caused by abnormal brain activity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone is responsible for stimulating the production of melanin in the skin?

    <p>Melanocyte Stimulating Hormone (MSH) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a common cause of paralysis?

    <p>Excess vitamin D intake (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the hormone calcitonin?

    <p>Lowering blood calcium levels (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following hormones is NOT secreted by the anterior pituitary gland?

    <p>Oxytocin (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A deficiency in which hormone can lead to physical and mental retardation in children?

    <p>Thyroxine (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the condition that occurs when the thyroid gland enlarges due to low iodine intake?

    <p>Goiter (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone is primarily responsible for regulating the rate of metabolic activities in cells?

    <p>Thyroxine (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following glands is responsible for the production of both exocrine and endocrine secretions?

    <p>Pancreas (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the hormone ADH (Antidiuretic Hormone)?

    <p>Maintaining blood pressure, blood volume, and tissue water (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the myelin sheath?

    <p>To insulate the axon and ensure fast nerve impulse transmission. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the neuron is responsible for receiving signals from other neurons?

    <p>Dendrites (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of nervous coordination?

    <p>It is a primitive type of coordination. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the peripheral nervous system (PNS)?

    <p>To connect the central nervous system to the body's organs and tissues. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)?

    <p>To provide cushion-like protection to the brain. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does chemical coordination differ from nervous coordination?

    <p>Chemical coordination involves hormones or other signaling molecules. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of reflex actions?

    <p>They are learned during lifetime. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the shortest path of a reflex action called?

    <p>Reflex arc (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of a centralized nervous system?

    <p>It has a central control center for processing information. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do the leaves of the 'touch me not' plant fold when touched?

    <p>A change in water pressure inside the leaves. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these is an example of a reflex action?

    <p>Blinking your eyes when something flies towards you (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the meninges?

    <p>To provide a protective covering for the brain. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The experiment involving the frog shin muscle demonstrates what?

    <p>The ability of muscles to contract when stimulated by the nervous system. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between the somatic and autonomic nervous systems?

    <p>The somatic nervous system controls voluntary movements, while the autonomic nervous system controls involuntary functions. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of chemical coordination in plants?

    <p>The growth of a plant towards sunlight. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between the nervous system of vertebrates and that of invertebrates?

    <p>Vertebrates have a more developed and complex nervous system than invertebrates. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the brain is primarily responsible for memory and intelligence?

    <p>Cerebrum (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the hypothalamus?

    <p>Regulates life maintaining functions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which lobe of the cerebrum is associated with hearing and speech?

    <p>Temporal lobe (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes the white matter of the spinal cord from the gray matter?

    <p>White matter consists of myelinated fibers; gray matter consists of unmyelinated fibers. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the brain regulates the left side of the body?

    <p>Right cerebral hemisphere (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does the amygdala play in the brain?

    <p>Emotional processing (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The cerebellum is primarily responsible for which of the following?

    <p>Balance and precision in movement (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about the thalamus is true?

    <p>It guides stimuli to the appropriate part of the cortex. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Introduction

    • Organisms perform various tasks requiring coordination and interaction among body parts.
    • Organisms adapt to environmental changes, detecting changes, analyzing them, and issuing commands.
    • Coordination is the process of different units working together for a function.

    Stimulus

    • A stimulus is a change in environment detectable by a sense organ.
    • Stimuli trigger a response.
    • Examples: heat, light, sound, gases, solids, liquids.
    • Special cells/organs called receptors detect changes.

    Response

    • Response is the activity performed by an organism after analyzing a stimulus.
    • Muscles and glands are effectors.
    • Stimulus detected, analyzed, and a response is generated.

    Types of Coordination

    • Two main types of coordination: chemical and nervous.
    • Chemical coordination involves signaling molecules (hormones) released by glands to stimulate or inhibit body cells.
    • It is suitable for lower animals with simpler body plans.
    • Nervous coordination uses neurons (nerve cells) to transmit electrochemical signals rapidly.
    • It is a more advanced type of coordination found in animals.
    • Both types often interact and work together.

    Coordination in Lower Organisms and Plants

    • Lower organisms (prokaryotes, protozoa, etc) and plants use chemical coordination (like hormones).
    • Examples of responses include plant leaf movements, growth, metabolism and reproduction.

    Human Nervous System

    • The human nervous system is a centralized type (CNS).
    • It receives stimuli from organs, integrates them in the CNS, and generates appropriate responses.
    • CNS consists of the brain and spinal cord.

    Brain

    • The brain is the major control center.
    • It has protective membranes called meninges and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) for cushioning.
    • Main parts include the cerebrum, hippocampus, amygdala, thalamus, hypothalamus, mid-brain, cerebellum and medulla oblongata.

    Cerebrum

    • It is the largest part of the brain, the seat of intelligence, memory, and conscious activities.
    • It contains two hemispheres, each controlling the opposite side of the body.
    • Divided into frontal, parietal, temporal, and occipital lobes, associated with different functions.

    Thalamus

    • Involved in sensory processing.
    • Guides nerve signals to the correct parts of the brain.

    Hypothalamus

    • Regulates essential life-maintaining functions like blood pressure, body temperature, and hunger.

    Hippocampus

    • Related to long-term memory.

    Amygdala

    • Involved in emotions, pain, and pleasure.

    Mid-brain

    • Integrates visual and olfactory stimuli.
    • Collaborates with the forebrain.

    Cerebellum

    • Involved in maintaining balance and precision in muscle movements.

    Medulla Oblongata

    • Controls autonomic functions like breathing, heart rate and blood pressure.

    Spinal Cord

    • Acts as a communication pathway between the brain and the rest of the body, enabling reflexes.
    • It runs through the vertebral column.

    Neurons

    • Neurons (nerve cells) transmit information by electrochemical impulses.
    • Neurons have a cell body (soma), dendrites (receive signals), and axon (transmit signals).
    • Myelin sheath insulates the axon for faster signal transmission.

    Reflex Action

    • Reflex actions are involuntary, automatic responses to stimuli.
    • They usually involve sensory neurons, interneurons, and motor neurons.
    • The pathways are called reflex arcs.
    • Examples : blinking, withdrawing from heat, knee-jerk reflex.

    Receptors

    • Specialized sensory cells or structures that detect stimuli.
    • They convert stimuli into nerve impulses.
    • Examples: eyes detect light, ears detect sound, skin detects touch and temperature.

    Eye

    • The eye is a complex structure resembling a camera.
    • Light enters through the cornea, lens focuses light onto the retina, containing photoreceptor cells (rods and cones).
    • Rods detect low light, while cones detect color.
    • The ciliary muscles adjust lens shape for focusing.
    • Pupil reflexes adjust to light intensity.
    • Accommodation allows eye focusing.
    • Role of vitamin A in vision.

    Ear

    • Outer ear collects sound waves.
    • Middle ear transmits sound waves via ossicles (three small bones).
    • Inner ear has hair cells on the cochlea, which transmit sound information to the brain.
    • Semicircular canals help with balance.

    Endocrine System

    • Endocrine system uses hormones to coordinate body functions (chemical coordination).
    • Hormones are chemical messengers released into the bloodstream.
    • They affect target tissues/organs.

    Pituitary Gland

    • Important endocrine gland located in the brain.
    • Anterior pituitary releases hormones that affect other glands.
    • Posterior pituitary stores and releases hormones from the hypothalamus.

    Thyroid Gland

    • Located in the neck, secretes thyroxine regulating metabolic rate and growth.
    • Calcitonin regulates calcium levels.
    • Deficiency of iodine can lead to goiter.

    Pancreas

    • Both exocrine and endocrine gland.
    • Islets of Langerhans secrete insulin and glucagon for sugar regulation.
    • Insulin lowers blood sugar; glucagon raises it.

    Diabetes Mellitus

    • A disorder resulting from insufficient/no insulin.
    • Glucose level in blood increases, and excess glucose is excreted.

    Dietary Management of Diabetes

    • Important to control blood sugar by a balanced diet, exercise, medication.
    • Foods like whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and lean protein are recommended.

    Blood Glucose Chart

    • Chart used for measuring normal blood glucose levels in fasting and after eating.

    Adrenal Gland

    • Located on top of the kidneys, it has a cortex and medulla.
    • Cortex produces steroid hormones for metabolism, salt balance, and immune response.
    • Medulla produces adrenaline for the "fight or flight" response.

    Gonads (Testes and Ovaries)

    • Involved in reproduction and hormone production (testosterone in males, estrogen and progesterone in females).
    • Hormones control secondary sexual characteristics (e.g., growth, voice, and physical appearance of breasts or facial hair).

    Disorders of the Nervous System

    • Examples : paralysis (caused by damage to parts of nervous system) and epilepsy (caused by unusual electrical activity in brain).

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