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Chapter 7 Nervous System Solutions

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Maharashtra State Board Class 11 Psychology Solutions Chapter 7 Nervous System

1A. Complete the following statements with appropriate options.

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution

Brain is a part of _________ nervous system. a. central b. peripheral c. somatic

Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:

a. central

Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution

_________ are the building blocks of the nervous system. a. Cells b. Neurons c. Tissues

Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:

b. Neurons

Question 3 Maharashtra Board Solution

_________ nervous system prepares us for the fight or flight responses. a. Somatic b. Parasympathetic c. Sympathetic

Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:

c. Sympathetic

Question 4 Maharashtra Board Solution

The gap between two neurons is called _________ a. synapse b. joint c. vacuum

Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:

a. synapse

1B. Match the following pairs.

Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution

A	B
1. Thyroxin	a. Pituitary
2. Epinephrine	b. Parathyroid
3. Parathormone	c. Thyroid
4. Androgen	d. Adrenal gland
5. Somatotropin hormones	e. Salivary gland
	f. Sex glands

Solution & Step-by-Step Answer:

A	B
1. Thyroxin	c. Thyroid
2. Epinephrine	d. Adrenal gland
3. Parathormone	b. Parathyroid
4. Androgen	f. Sex glands
5. Somatotropin hormones	a. Pituitary 1C. Identify the odd item following series of words. Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution The frontal lobe, Parietal lobe, Thalamus, Occipital lobe Solution & Step-by-Step Answer: Thalamus Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution Dopamine, Serotonin, Norepinephrine, Uric acid, GABA Solution & Step-by-Step Answer: Uric acid Question 3 Maharashtra Board Solution Dendrite, Nucleus, Tectum, Axon, Synapse Solution & Step-by-Step Answer: Tectum Question 4 Maharashtra Board Solution Knee jerk, Sneezing, Thinking, Blinking of eyes Solution & Step-by-Step Answer: Thinking Question 5 Maharashtra Board Solution Thyroid, Sweat glands, Adrenal gland, Gonads, Pituitary gland Solution & Step-by-Step Answer: Sweat glands 1D. Identify which hormones with hyposecretion or hypersecretion would lead to the following conditions. Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution Abnormal height, gigantism Solution & Step-by-Step Answer: Hypersecretion – Somatotropin Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution Hyperactivity, speedy metabolism. Solution & Step-by-Step Answer: Hypersecretion – Thyroxin Question 3 Maharashtra Board Solution Cretinism Solution & Step-by-Step Answer: Hyposecretion – Thyroxin Question 4 Maharashtra Board Solution Stunted growth, dwarfism Solution & Step-by-Step Answer: Hyposecretion – Somatotropin Question 5 Maharashtra Board Solution Myxedema, fatigue, sluggishness, depression Solution & Step-by-Step Answer: Hyposecretion – Thyroxin Question 6 Maharashtra Board Solution Increased appetite, overactivity, restlessness, lack of concentration Solution & Step-by-Step Answer: Hyposecretion – Insulin, and glycogen 2. Which part of the brain is involved in processing the following information? Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution Smelling a flower Solution & Step-by-Step Answer: Occipital lobe Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution Maintaining balance while standing upright Solution & Step-by-Step Answer: Cerebellum Question 3 Maharashtra Board Solution Comprehending a speech Solution & Step-by-Step Answer: Temporal Lobe Question 4 Maharashtra Board Solution Memorizing a childhood experience Solution & Step-by-Step Answer: Frontal lobe Question 5 Maharashtra Board Solution Feeling touch Solution & Step-by-Step Answer: Parietal lobe Question 6 Maharashtra Board Solution Seeing a picture Solution & Step-by-Step Answer: Occipital lobe Question 7 Maharashtra Board Solution Feeling hungry Solution & Step-by-Step Answer: Hypothalamus Question 8 Maharashtra Board Solution Feeling afraid Solution & Step-by-Step Answer: Amygdala 3. Answer the following questions in 35 to 40 words. Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution Explain the functions of the hypothalamus. Solution & Step-by-Step Answer: Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution Describe the functions of each of the four lobes. Solution & Step-by-Step Answer: Question 3 Maharashtra Board Solution Explain the functions of the Amygdala and Hippocampus. Solution & Step-by-Step Answer: Question 4 Maharashtra Board Solution What is a synapse? How does a nerve impulse travel from one to another neuron? Solution & Step-by-Step Answer: Question 5 Maharashtra Board Solution Which are the important parts of the hindbrain? Explain their functions. Solution & Step-by-Step Answer: Important parts of the hindbrain and their functions are as follows: Question 6 Maharashtra Board Solution How do endocrine glands affect our behaviour? Solution & Step-by-Step Answer: 4. Write short notes. Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution Autonomic Nervous System Solution & Step-by-Step Answer: Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution Limbic System Solution & Step-by-Step Answer: One of the important parts of the brain is the limbic system. Question 3 Maharashtra Board Solution Neurotransmitters Solution & Step-by-Step Answer: Neurotransmitters are chemical messengers. The important neurotransmitters are: Question 4 Maharashtra Board Solution Pituitary gland Solution & Step-by-Step Answer: 5. Compare and contrast Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution Sympathetic nervous system and Parasympathetic nervous system Solution & Step-by-Step Answer: Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution Exocrine glands and Endocrine glands Solution & Step-by-Step Answer: 6. Answer in 150-200 words. Question 1 Maharashtra Board Solution Explain the functions of various parts of the human brain. Solution & Step-by-Step Answer: The brain consists of three major parts, viz. hindbrain, midbrain, and forebrain. Its functions are as follows: i. Hindbrain ii. Midbrain: It sends information to the upper part of the brain and controls eye movements. iii. Forebrain Question 2 Maharashtra Board Solution Explain the significance of endocrine glands in human behaviour. State the functions of any five endocrine glands in detail. Solution & Step-by-Step Answer: The functions of the five endocrine glands are as follows: Activities Activity 1 (Textbook Page No. 76) Few activities are given below. Identify the system which dominates during these activities. Answer: Activity 2 (Textbook Page No. 80) Think of the following actions. Which of them would be reflex actions and which of them will not be reflex actions? Answer: Reflex actions: Non-reflex actions: Previous Chapter Chapter 6 Stress Next Chapter Chapter 8 Memory Chapter Questions38 Question 1: Brain is a part of _________ nervous system. ...Question 2: _________ are the building blocks of the nerv...Question 3: _________ nervous system prepares us for the ...Question 4: The gap between two neurons is called _______...Question 1: A B 1. Thyroxin a. Pituitary 2. Epinephrine b...Question 1: The frontal lobe, Parietal lobe, Thalamus, Oc...Question 2: Dopamine, Serotonin, Norepinephrine, Uric aci...Question 3: Dendrite, Nucleus, Tectum, Axon, Synapse...Question 4: Knee jerk, Sneezing, Thinking, Blinking of ey...Question 5: Thyroid, Sweat glands, Adrenal gland, Gonads,...Question 1: Abnormal height, gigantism...Question 2: Hyperactivity, speedy metabolism....Question 3: Cretinism...Question 4: Stunted growth, dwarfism...Question 5: Myxedema, fatigue, sluggishness, depression...Question 6: Increased appetite, overactivity, restlessnes...Question 1: Smelling a flower...Question 2: Maintaining balance while standing upright...Question 3: Comprehending a speech...Question 4: Memorizing a childhood experience...Question 5: Feeling touch...Question 6: Seeing a picture...Question 7: Feeling hungry...Question 8: Feeling afraid...Question 1: Explain the functions of the hypothalamus....Question 2: Describe the functions of each of the four lo...Question 3: Explain the functions of the Amygdala and Hip...Question 4: What is a synapse? How does a nerve impulse t...Question 5: Which are the important parts of the hindbrai...Question 6: How do endocrine glands affect our behaviour?...Question 1: Autonomic Nervous System...Question 2: Limbic System...Question 3: Neurotransmitters...Question 4: Pituitary gland...Question 1: Sympathetic nervous system and Parasympatheti...Question 2: Exocrine glands and Endocrine glands...Question 1: Explain the functions of various parts of the...Question 2: Explain the significance of endocrine glands ... MHBoardSolutions Maharashtra State Board (SSC & HSC) Digest & Balbharati Textbook Solutions for Class 5 to Class 12. 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