Body Coordination

Question 1:Diagram 1 shows the location of endocrine glands of a woman.(a) Name glands R and S in the boxes provided in Diagram 1.(b) State one function of hormone secreted by glands R and S.(c) State one effect to the woman if both glands S are removed.(d) Label with letter X the thyroid gland in … Read more

Question 1:Diagram below shows the structure of a human brain.(a) Name the parts A and B in the boxes provided in the diagram using the following terms:(b) State one function of B.(c) What will happen to a person if area D is injured? What is the effect on man if part D is injured?(d) Part … Read more

Question 1:Diagram 1 shows the structure of a neurone.(a) Based on the diagram, mark (\/) the type of neurone in the box provided.(b)(i) Name P.(b)(ii) State two functions of P.1._____________________2._____________________(c) Name Q.(d) Diagram 2 shows the pathway of an impulse.Mark (\/) the location of neurone in Diagram 2. Answer:(a)(b)(i) Dendrite(b)(ii)1. Receives impulse from other neurones.2. … Read more

2.9 Effects of Excessive Consumption of Alcohol on Health 2.9.1 What is Alcohol?     1. Alcohol drinks contain ethanol. 2. Ethanol is produced from a fermentation process of glucose and yeast. 3. Examples of alcoholic drinks are beer, wine, vodka, brandy and etc.

2.8 Effects of Drug Abuse on Health   2.8.1 What are Drugs?     1. Drugs are chemical substance which can affect a person’s mind, emotion and body functions. 2. Useful drugs are used to treat patient in medicine. 3. Drug abuse occurs if it is used not for medical purposes. 4. Drug abuse can lead to addiction and … Read more

2.6 Hormonal Coordination in the Body 1. Hormones are the chemical substances produced by the ductless glands called endocrine glands. 2. Hormones are produced in a small quantity and are carried by the blood circulation system to all parts of the body. 2.6.1 Human Endocrine System 1. The endocrine system is made up of endocrine glands, which … Read more

2.5.5 Voluntary Actions and Involuntary Actions 1. Voluntary actions are actions we are aware of and which are done according to our intention.   2. Voluntary actions are controlled by the cerebrum.   3. Involuntary actions take place continuously and automatically in the body, without us being consciously aware of them. 4. Involuntary actions are controlled by the medulla … Read more

2.5 The Human Brain and Its Complexity   2.5.1 Structure of the Human Brain External structure of the brain  Longitudinal section of the brain 2.5.2 Specific Feature of the Brain 2.5.3 Functions of Human Brain Functions of human brain 2.5.4 The Cerebrum and its Functions Cerebrum and its functions

2.4 Proprioceptors in Maintaining Balance and Body Coordination   1. The sense which helps us to detect position and movement of the limbs by using proprioceptors is known as the kinaesthetic sense.     2. Proprioceptor is a group of highly sensitive stretch receptors in muscle, tendons and ligaments.   3. Proprioceptors function to maintain body balance, body … Read more

2.3 Nervous Coordination A stimulus is any change which occurs outside or inside the human body that brings about a response. A receptor is a cell in the sensory organ which detects stimulus and convert the stimulus into electrical impulses. There are five main types of sensory organs, the eyes, ears, tongue, nose and skin. The reaction … Read more