Control And Coordination Question 46

Question: Q. 4. (i) Define reflex arc. Draw a flowchart showing the sequence of events which occur during sneezing.

(ii) List four plant hormones. Write one function of each. C [DDE-2015, 17, CBSE Term-I, 2015]

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Solution:

(i) The pathway taken by nerve impulses in a reflex action is called the reflex arc.

Sequences of events, which occur during sneezing, are:

Nerve endings located in the nasal passage identifies the irritant entered in the nose.

Receptors send the information or nerve impulses to the sneezing centre located in the brain stem.

Brain stem in return sends the instructions to the lungs or diaphragm for response

Diaphragm moves abruptly, chest muscles contract in response to the instructions received.

Air blows out from nose and mouth instantly and

 rapidly  

Sneezing occurs in response to the irritant

(ii) Auxin: It promotes elongation and division of cell and root formation.

Gibberellins: They help in growth of stem and also induce internodal growth in genetically dwarf varieties of plants. Cytokinins: They promote cell division and delay leaf ageing.

Abscisic acid: It inhibits growth.

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