Chapter 15 Life Processes in Living Organisms
- Explain co-ordination in plants with the help of suitable examples. Answer: Plants have no nervous system; they co-ordinate their responses through plant hormones (phytohormones) and through movements in resp... 1
- Explain the difference between the excretory system of humans and plants. Excretory system of humans excretory system of Plants 1. The excretory products of humans are toxic. They are harmful if stored in the body.... 1
- Explain chemical co-ordination in humans and give the names and functions of some hormones. Answer: Chemical co-ordination in humans is carried out by hormones secreted by endocrine (ductless) glands directly into the blood, which c... 1
- write note on Reflex action Reflex action is an immediate and involuntary response given to a stimulus from the environment. The reflex action is so spontaneous that it d... 1
- write notes on Human brain Human brain is highly evolved organ. It is the main controlling centre of nervous system. It is the part of the central nervous system. It i... 1
- write notes on nerve cell Nerve cell- Nerve cells are also known as neurons. Neurons or nerve cells are structural and functional units of the nervous system that car... 1
- write notes on Transpiration There are stomata on the leaves of the plants. Through these opening the excess of water is thrown out in the form of water vapours. This pr... 1
- Write notes on Root pressure The pressure created in the root cells is called a root pressure. Root cells are in contact with water and minerals in the soil. But the con... 1
- Complete the paragraph. The milk was on the stove. The milk was on the stove. Rasika was engrossed watching television. She smelled something burning. She ran towards the kitchen. The milk wa... 1
- Match the pairs and explain. ‘A’ ‘B’ 1. Growth of pollen tube towards ovule b. Chemotropic movement 2. Growth of shoot system c. Phototropic movement 3. Growth of root s... 1