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Name the following term:
The junction between two nerve cells.
Name the following term:
The part of the brain which is concerned with memory.
Name the following:
The central space of the brain.
Write full forms of the following abbreviation:
CNS
The diagram alongside shows a section of the human brain and its associated parts. Answer the questions that follow:
Name the basic unit of the brain.
The diagram alongside shows a section of the human brain and its associated parts. Answer the questions that follow:
Write the important role of the part mentioned as 2.
Given below are a few situations. What effective change will occur in the organ/body part mentioned and which part (sympathetic or parasympathetic) of the autonomic nervous system brings it about?
| Situation | Organ/body part | Change/action | Part of the autonomic nervous system involved |
| 1. You have entered a dark room. | Eye | ||
| 2. Your body is consuming more glucose while running a race. | Liver | ||
| 3. You are chewing tasty food. | Salivary gland | ||
| 4. You are running a race. | Adrenal gland | ||
| 5. You are retiring to bed for sleep. | Heart | ||
| 6. You are shivering in intense cold. | Body hairs |
Given below is the partially incomplete scheme of the components of the peripheral nervous system. Fill up the blanks numbered (1)-(12) :
