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Windows of Knowledge - SAMAGRA Question Pool & Answers | Class 10 English Medium

Kerala Syllabus SAMAGRA SCERT SAMAGRA Question Pool for Class 10 English Medium Biology Windows of Knowledge

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Qn 1.

Select suitable ones from the following and arrange them in the table given below.

a) Helps to detect colours.

b) Night Blindness

c) Rhodopsin

d) Helps in bright light vision

e) Photopsin

f) Helps in dim light vision

  • Answer)

     



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    Qn 2.

    Arrange columns B and C according to column A.

    A B C
    Presbyopia Lens becomes opaque Laser surgery
    Glaucoma Loses the ability of lens to change the curvature of the lens. Lens replacement
    Cataract Eye pressure increases Use spectacles with convex lens

     

    • Answer)

       



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      Qn 4.

      Find the given wordpair relationship and fill.

      ear ossicles : transmits the vibrations of tympananum to the internal ear

      eustatachian tube : .............................................

       

      • Answer)

        Helps in maintains the balance of pressure on either side of the

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      Qn 5.

      We can see nearby and distant objects clearly.

      a) The ability of the eye to adjust the focal length is called -------------- .

      b) What change occurs in the curvature of lens while viewing near objects?

      c) How the above change in the curvature of lens is accomplished?

       

      • Answer)

        a) Power of accomodation of the eye.

        b) Curvature of lens increases.

        c) Ciliary muscles contract and the ligaments get

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      Qn 6.

      From the following, select the correct statements.

      1. Semicircular canal and vestibule help in body balancing.

      2. Perilymph is seen in the membraneous labyrinth of inner ear.

      3. Organ of Corti helps in maintaining body balance.

      4. The hair cells in semicircular canals helps maintains body balance.

       

      • Answer)

        1. Semicircular canal and vestibule help in body balancing.

        4. The hair cells in semicircular canals helps maintains body

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      Qn 7.

      Base on the hints given, complete the column B in accordance with column A.

      Eye Defect  
      Myopia  
      Hypermetropia  
      Night Blindness  
      Glaucoma  

       

       

      • Answer)


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        Qn 8.

        The activities related to the sensation of taste is given below. Arrange them in the correct order.

        1. Impulses are generated.

        2. Taste receptors are stimulated.

        3. Impulses reach the brain.

        4. Experiences the sense of taste.

        5. Tatste molecules dissolve in saliva.

         

        • Answer)
          1. Tatste molecules dissolve in saliva.

          2. Taste receptors are stimulated.

          3. Impulses are

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        Qn 9.

        Answer the following questions related to the sensation of tatste.

        1. Where do the chemoreceptors related to the sense of tastes located?

        2. Give the significances of taste buds.3. Name the tastes detected by the chemoreceptors in different taste bu

        • Answer)

          1. Inside the mouth and on the toungu.

          2.The chemoreceptors to sense taste are located in taste buds.

          3. The chemoreceptors in taste buds detect

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        Qn 10.

        From the following box, select the the parts seen in the sclera, choroid and retina.

        Conjunctiva, Blind spot, Cornea, Yellow spot, Pupil

         

        • Answer)

          Sclera- Conjunctiva, cornea

          Choroid- Iris, pupil

          Retina- Blind spot, yellow

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        Qn 11.

        The possibility of occurrence of night blindness in Vitamin A deficient children is high. Based on this statement, answer the following questions.

        a) How does the deficiency of vitamin A relate to night blindness?

        b) Name any other disease caused by vitamin A deficiency.

        • Answer)

          a) The deficiency of vitamin A causes the deficiency of Rhodopsin. Hence vision in dimlight decreases.

          b)

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        Qn 12.

        Analyse the following figure and answer the following questions.

        a) Identify the parts from the vestibular nerve receives impulses?

        b) Name the location of the receptors that create messages to the auditory nerve?

         

        • Answer)

          a) Semicirular canals, vestibule (Utricle and saccule)

          b) Organ of Corti/

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        Qn 13.

        Select the correct pair from the following.

        a) The vibration of stapes : The movement of fluid in cochlea.

        b) The hair cells in the basilar membrane: Maintenance of body balance.

         

        • Answer)

          a) The vibration of stapes : The movement of fluid in

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        Qn 14.

        Analyse the following table and make suitable pairs based on the parts and their functions.

         

        Part

        Function

        1

        Optic nerve

        The size of this aperture increases and decreases depending on the intensity of light.

        2

        Pupil

        The point of maximum visual clarity.

        3

        Conjunctiva

        Tha part that refracts light rays to focus on the retina.

        4

        Yellow spot

        Alters the curvature of lens.

        5

        Ciliary nuscles

        Covers and protects the front part of

        sclera except the cornea.

        6

        Cornea

        Transmits impulses from photoreceptors

        to the visual centre in the brain

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          Qn 15.

          Compare the activities in identifying taste and smell and complete the table.

          a) …………… dissolves in mucus.

          Food particles dissolve in saliva.

          Olfactory receptors are stimulated.

          b) ……………. are stimulated.

          Impulses are formed.

          Impulses are formed.

          c) impulses reach the brain through the ……………. nerve.

          Impulses reach the d) …………. nerve.

          e) Senses smell.

          Senses taste.

          • Answer)

            a) Smell particles

            b) Taste receptors

            c) Gustatory nerve

            d)

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          Qn 16.

          The major parts related to the process of hearing is given. Prepare a flow chart by arranging them from cerebrum to oval window.

          a) Auditory nerve b) Endolymph c) Hair cells d) Oval window e) Cerebrum f) Basilar membrane.

           

          • Answer)

            Oval window- endolymph- basilar membrane- hair cells- auditory nerve-

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          Qn 17.

          From the following, find the reason for excess pressure inside the eye in Glaucoma.

          a) The pressure in the eye exerted by the unabsorbed blood.

          b) The defect in the formation of aqueous fluid.

          c) The defect in the reabsorption of aquesous fluid.d) The excess vitreous fluid.

           

          • Answer)

            c) The defect in the reabsorption of aquesous fluid.
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          Qn 18.

          Certain parts related to the process of hearing are given below. Write the major functions of each.

          a) Ear ossicles.

          b) Eustachain tube

          c) Round window

          • Answer)

            a) Ear ossicles- Amplify and transmit the vibrations of the tympanum to the internal ear.

            b) Eustachian tube- Protects the tympanum

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          Qn 19.

          Write reasons for each of the following statements.

          a) We are able to view objects in three dimensional form.

          b) Vitamin A is needed for the resynthesis of rhodiopsin.c) The disease glaucoma can be cured by laser treatment.

          • Answer)

            a) The images from two sides of the same object are formed in the left and right eye. When these two images combine as a result of the activities of the brain, a

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          Qn 20.

          Arrange the following items related to the process of colour vision in a flow chart suitably.

          • Photopsin is dissociated.

          • Cone cells are stimulated in the presence of light.

          • Impulses are generated.

          • Form retinal and opsin.

          • Forms the experience of vision.

          • Impulses reach the brain through the optic nerve.

           

          • Answer)
            • Cone cells are stimulated in the presence of light.

            • Photopsin is dissociated.

            • Form retinal and

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          Qn 21.

          Complete the following table related to photoreceptors. 

          Characteristics

          Rod cells

          Cone cells

          Shape

           

           

          Pigment

           

           

          Function

           

           

          • Answer)


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            Qn 22.

            Copy the following figure and label the parts based on the hints.

            a) Part where photoreceptors are seen.

            b) The opening of the eye in the middle of the iris.

            c) The part that focuses light rays in the retina.

             

            • Answer)

              a) Retina

              b) Pupil‍

              c)

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            Qn 23.

            Analyse the following figure and answer the questions.

            a) Identify the figure.

            b) Name the vitamin necessary for the pigment in this cell.

             

            • Answer)

              Cornea becomes opaque/ Cornea

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            Qn 24.

            Find the word pair and fill.

            The opaque of lens: Cataract

            …………………..: Xeropthalmia

            • Answer)

              Cornea becomes opaque/ Cornea dries

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            Qn 25.

            Complete the following illustration.

            • Answer)

              A- Ommatidium

              B- Planaria

              C- Jacobson’s organ

              D- Lateral

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            Qn 26.

            Correct the errors if any in the following statements related to the sensation of taste and arrange them in correct order.

            1. Food particles dissolve in saliva.

            2. Impulses reach the cerebrum.

            3. Experiences the sense of taste.

            4. Impulses form.

            5. Chemo-receptors are stimulated.

            • Answer)
              1. Food particles dissolve in saliva.

              2. Chemo-receptors are stimulated.

              3. Impulses form.

              4. Impulses

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            Qn 27.

            Identify the errors and correct if any in the following flow chart.

            1. Impulse is formed.

            2. Maintains body balance.

            3. Movement of the fluid in the vestibular apparatus.

            4. Impulses reach the cerebellum through the vestibular nerve.

            5. Body movements.

            6. The movement of the hair cells.



            • Answer)
              1. Body movements.

              2. Movement of the fluid in the vestibular apparatus.

              3. The movement of the hair

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            Qn 28.

            Observe the given figure and answer the following questions.

            a) Identify the parts that maintain body balance. Give their collective name.

            b) To which part of the brain does “C” conveys messages?

            • Answer)

              a) Vestibule, Semicircular canals, Vestibular nerve.

              b)

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            Qn 29.

            Compare the activities in identifying taste and smell and complete the table.

            • Answer)

              a) Smell particles

              b) Taste receptors

              c) Gustatory nerve

              d)

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            Qn 30.

            Complete the following table related to the structure of the eye.

            Part On viewing nearby objects On viewing distant object
            Ciliary Muscles    
            Ligaments    
            The curvature of lens    
            Focal distance    

             

            • Answer)


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              Qn 31.

              Analyze the following figure and answer the questions given below.

              a) The part where sound receptors are located.

              b) The part that maintains the pressure on both sides of the ear drum.

              c) The part that leads sound waves to auditory canal.

              • Answer)

                a) Cochlea

                b) Eustachian tube.

                c) Ear

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              Qn 32.

              Analyse the following figure and answer the questions.

              a) Identify the picture and write the name of the bone indicated 'A'.

              b) Name the membrane seen attached to ‘B’.

               

              • Answer)

                a) Malleus

                b) Oval

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              Qn 33.

              From the following statements, select the correct one.

              a) Prolonged night blindness leads to xerophthalmia.

              b) Many blood vessels are seen in Retina.

              c) Sound receptors are found in Organ of Corti.

              d) Jacobson's organs are located in the tongue of snake.

               

              • Answer)

                a) Prolonged night blindness leads to xerophthalmia.

                c) Sound receptors are found in Organ of

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              Qn 34.

              Using the following hints, prepare a flowchart showing the processes included in the sensation of smell.

              a) Impulses reach the cerebrum through the gustatory nerve.

              b) Smell particles dissolves in the mucus.

              c) Gustatory receptors are stimulated.

              d) Smell particles dissolves in the air.

              e) Reaches the nasal cavity through inspiration.

              f) Form impulses.

               

              • Answer)
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              Qn 35.

              The hair cells in the internal ear is seen in:

              a) In the cochlea only.

              b) In the vestibule only.

              c) In the semicircular canals only.

              d) In the vestibular apparatus and cochlea.

              • Answer)

                d) In vestibular apparatus and cochlea.

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              Qn 36.

              The following table shows the parts related to the structure of human ear. Identify the missing words.

               

              I

              II

              III

              Ear

              External ear

              Ear pinna

              A …………….

               

              Middle ear

              Ear drum

              B …………….

              Eustachian tube

               

              Internal ear

              Semicircular canals

              C …………….

              D …………….

              Auditory nerve.


               

              • Answer)

                A- Auditory canal

                B- Auditory osscicles

                C- Cochlea

                D-

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              Qn 37.

              Arrange the columns B and C in accordance with column A.

              A

              B

              C

              i) Myopia

              Bacteria

              Spectacles with concave lens

              ii)Cataract

              Increasing pressure in the eye

              Spectacles with convex lens

              iii)Glaucoma

              Opaqueness of lens

              Lens replacement surgery

              iv)Conjunctivitis

              Short eye ball

              Laser surgery

               

              Long eye ball

              Maintain personal hygiene.

               

              • Answer)

                 



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                Qn 38.
                From the following, select the correct  statements.
                a) There is difference in the aminoacids of the opsin molecules of the three types of cone cells. 
                b) The opaqueness of cornea is a symptom of cataract.
                c) The eustachian tube protects the ear drum.
                d) Perilymph is the fluid present inside the membraneous labyrinth of internal ear.
                e) The sound receptors are present in the organ of Corti.

                 

                • Answer)

                  a) There is difference in the aminoacids of the opsin molecules of the three types of cone cells.

                  e) The sound receptors are present

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                Qn 39.

                Select the correct pair from the following.

                1. Night blindness: The condition in which one is unable to detect colour.

                2. Glaucoma- The excess pressure experienced in the eye.

                3. ‌Conjunctivitis- The opaqueness of eye lens.

                4. Xerophthalmia- No vision in in dim light

                • Answer)

                  (2) Glaucoma- The excess pressure experienced in the

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                Qn 40.

                Complete the follwoing flow chart.

                • Answer)

                  A- Photopsin‍

                  B-

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                Qn 41.

                Based on the model, make pairs using the items from the box.

                Model: Shark- Lateral line.

                Planaria, Ommatidium, Eye spot, Jacobson's organ, Shark, House fly, Snake, Lateral line.

                • Answer)

                  Planaria- Eye spot

                  Snake- Jacobson's organ

                  Shark- Lateral line

                  House fly-

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                Qn 42.

                From the following statements, identify the correct one.

                I) Touch receptors are not uniformly distributed all over the skin.

                ii) Smell is experienced when the impulses from smell receptors reach the cerebellum.

                ‌iii) The tongue has taste buds to feel sweat, salt, sour, bitter and umami tastes.

                iv) The impulses of hearing are conveyed to cerebrum through the vestibular nerve.


                 a) i, ii are correct b) i, iii are correct c) i, iv are correct d) ii, ivare correct

                • Answer)

                  b) i and iii are

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                Qn 43.

                Complete the flowchart related to the process of hearing.

                • Answer)

                  a) Ear canal

                  b) Ear ossicles

                  c) Cochlea

                  d) Auditory

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                Qn 44.

                Based on the curvature of the eye lens, identify the pictures showing the changes on viewing the distant and nearby objects.

                • Answer)

                  The picture showing the changes on viewing nearby objects- Picture A

                  The picture showing the changes on viewing distant objects- Picture

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                Qn 45.

                A person heard a ringtone from his mobile phone, while viewing cricket  match. Suddenly he looked at his mobile. What changes occured in his eye lense and related muscles?

                 

                • Answer)

                  Ciliary muscles contract

                  Ligaments relax

                  Curvature of lens

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                Qn 46.

                Fill the blank based on the relationship between the words in the first pair.

                a)Optic lens becomes opaque : Cataract

                Cornea becomes opaque : ...............

                b)Cerebrospinal fluid : Brain tissues

                .............................. : Eye tissues

                c)Auditory nerve : Hearing

                ........................ : Body balance

                 

                • Answer)

                  a)Xerophthalmia

                  b)Aqueous humor

                  c)Vestibular

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                Qn 47.

                Deficiency of Rhodopsin leads to Night blindness and deficiency of Photopsin leads to colour blindness. Evaluate this statement and justify your opinion.

                 

                • Answer)

                  Partially correct-Deficiency of Rhodopsin leads to Night blindness.Second part of the statement is wrong. Retina contains cone cells which can detect red, green and

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                Qn 48.

                A person is suffering from dryness of his cornea. Formulate any three hypothesis  on the circumstamces that may lead to this condition.

                • Answer)

                  May be deficiency of vitamin A.

                  Conjunctiva may loses the ability to secrete mucus.

                  Tear secretion may be

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                Qn 49.

                Observe the following figures and answer the questions.

                ‌a) Identify the picture A and B.

                b) Deficiency of the pigment of which cell causes night blindness?

                c) The defect of which cell causes color blindness.

                • Answer)

                  ‌a) Picture A- Rod cell, B- Cone cell.

                  b) The deficiency of the pigment in Picture A. (Rod cell).

                  c) The defect of the cell in Picture B. (Cone

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                Qn 50.

                Pick the odd one from the following and justify.

                a.Organ of Corti, b.Malleus, c.Umami, d.Incus

                 

                • Answer)

                  c.Umami-taste

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                Qn 51.

                Some of the parts related to the process of hearing are given beow. Write the major function of each.

                a) Ear oscicles

                b) Eustachian tube

                c) Round window

                • Answer)

                  a) Ear oscicles- Enhances and convey the vibrations of the ear drum/ tympanum to the internal ear.

                  b) Eustachain tube- Keeps the pressure equal on both sides

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                Qn 52.

                From the following options, select the correct reason for the excess pressure inside the eye in the condition called Glaucoma. 

                a) The pressure in the eye exerted by the unabsorbed blood.

                b) The defect in the formation of aqueous fluid.

                c) The defect in the reabsorption of aqueous fluid.

                d) The excess amount of vitreous fluid.

                • Answer)

                  c) The defect in the reabsorption of aqueous

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                Qn 53.

                The major parts related to the process of hearing are given below. Prepare a flowchart by arranging the words given, starting from the Oval window till the Cerebrum.

                a) Auditory nerve    b) Endolymph      c) Hair cells     d) Oval window    e) Cerebrum    f) Basilar membrane.

                 

                • Answer)

                  Oval window- endolymph- basilar membrane- hair cells- auditory nerve-

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                Qn 54.

                Observe the following figures and answer the questions.

                ‌a) Identify the picture A and B.

                b) Deficiency of the pigment of which cell causes night blindness?

                c) The defect of which cell causes color blindness.

                 

                • Answer)

                  ‌a) Picture A- Rod cell, B- Cone cell.

                  b) The deficiency of the pigment in Picture A. (Rod cell).

                  c) The defect of the

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                Qn 55.

                Compare the activities given in the table to identify the taste and smell and complete suitably.

                a) …………… dissolves in mucus.

                Food particles dissolve in saliva.

                Olfactory receptors are stimulated.

                b) ……………. are stimulated.

                Impulses are formed.

                Impulses are formed.

                c) impulses reach the brain through the ……………. nerve.

                Impulses reach the d) …………. nerve.

                e) Senses smell.

                Senses taste.

                • Answer)

                  a) Smell particles b) Taste receptors c) Gustatory nerve d)

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                Qn 56.

                Answer the following questions.

                a) Which is the photoreceptor that enables colour vision? 

                b) The change in aminoacids in the opsin protein has a crucial role in colour vision. Substantiate.

                 

                • Answer)

                  a) Cone cell.

                  b) Colour vision is due to 3 types of cone cells that help to detect 3 primary colours. The 3 types of cone cells occur due to change in

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                Qn 57.

                Select the suitable pair from the following.

                a) The movement of fluid in cochlea: The vibration of Stapes.

                b) The hair cells in the basilar membrane: Maintenance of body balance.

                 

                • Answer)

                  a) The movement of fluid in cochlea: The vibration of

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                Qn 58.

                Analyse the following figure and answer the following questions.

                a) From where the vestibular nerve receive impulses?

                b) Where do the receptors that produce impulses to the auditory nerve locate?

                • Answer)

                  a) Semicirular canals, vestibule (Utricle and saccule)

                  b) Organ of Corti and

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                Qn 59.

                from the following statements, identify the correct one.

                I) Touch receptors are not uniformly distributed all over the skin.

                ii) Smell is experienced when the impulses from smell receptors reach the cerebellum.

                ‌iii) The tongue has taste buds to feel sweat, salt, sour, bitter and umami tastes.

                iv) The impulses of hearing are conveyed to cerebrum through the vestibular nerve.

                a) i, ii are correct b) i, iii are correct c) i, iv are correct d) ii, iv are correct.

                • Answer)

                  b) i, iii are correct.

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                Qn 60.

                Complete the flow chart.

                • Answer)

                  A- Photopsin‍

                  B- Opsin

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                Qn 61.

                Select the suitable pair from the following.

                1. Night blindness: The condition in which one is unable to detect colour.

                2. Glaucoma- The excess pressure experienced in the eye.

                3. ‌Conjunctivitis- The opaqueness of eye lens.

                4. Xerophthalmia- Unable to see in dim light.

                • Answer)

                  (2) Glaucoma- The excess pressure experienced in the

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                Qn 62.

                Correct the errors if any in the underlined terms in the following statements.

                a) Aqueous fluid is formed from the blood.

                b) Vitreous fluid is seen in the cavity between the cornea and the lens.

                c) Cornea is the transparent part in front of the choroid.

                d) Choroid is the layer of the eye with blood vessels.

                • Answer)

                  b) Vitreous fluid is seen in the cavity between the cornea and the

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                Qn 63.

                Arrange the items in column A in accordance with the items in Column B.

                A

                B

                Braille letter

                Nutrients to eye tissues

                Cone cells

                The shape of the eye ball.

                Vitreous fluid

                Iodopsin

                Aqueous fluid

                Touch receptors

                 

                Eye spot

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