Control and coordination short answer question 1
1. Define a synapse. Synapse is a very fine gap between telodendria of axon of one neuron and dendrites of another neuron. These two structures do not unite with each other but remain separated by a fine gap. Label the marked parts of a neuron in the given figure. [ NCERT Exemplar ] (a) Dendrite (b) Cell body (c) Axon (d) Nerve endings Mention the functions of forebrain. The forebrain performs the following functions: (i) It is responsible for intelligence, memory, consciousness, will power and voluntary actions. (ii) It has the centres for visual reception, hearing reception, touch, smell and temperature reception. Answer the following: ...