CBSE · Class 10 · Science · Chapter 6

Control and Coordination

Understand how nervous systems, hormones and plant responses coordinate activities within living organisms.

11 lessons 50 min
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Lessons in this chapter

  1. 1Control and CoordinationYour body runs a very organised group chat between changes and responses.
  2. 2Animals – Nervous SystemNeurons pass messages quickly, but thankfully without endless notifications.
  3. 3What happens in Reflex Actions?The spinal cord handles urgent replies before the brain finishes reading the message.
  4. 4Human BrainMeet the body's control room, balance coach and automatic maintenance crew.
  5. 5How are these Tissues protected?The body's most delicate wiring comes with some impressively sturdy packaging.
  6. 6How does the Nervous Tissue cause Action?A nerve sends the instruction, but the muscle still has to do the heavy lifting.
  7. 7Coordination in PlantsPlants have no nerves, yet a gentle touch can still make them react dramatically.
  8. 8Movement Due to GrowthRoots, shoots and tendrils always seem to know which way to grow.
  9. 9Chemical Communication and Plant HormonesPlant hormones quietly manage growth without holding a single meeting.
  10. 10Hormones in AnimalsTiny chemical messengers can change heartbeat, growth, metabolism and blood glucose.
  11. 11Chapter Summary and PracticeThe whole chapter finally coordinates itself into one clear picture.
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