Bio
Reproduction
Process in which Living Things Produce New Individuals of their Kind
Reproduction Modes
in Plants
Sexual Reproduction
Asexual Reproduction
Two Parents, Gamete Fusion, Features from both Parents, More Common in Higher Plants
Methods
Budding
Fragmentation
Spore Formation
Vegetative Propagation
a Nucleus, which is Divided from a Nucleus, Migrates to the Bud, a Small Outgrowth Develops on the Body of the Parent, and the Bud Detaches and Grows Independently
the Organism Breaks Up into Two or More Pieces, Called Fragments, which Each Grow Independently
eg. Yeast
eg. Spirogyra
Spore Sacs, Round, Oval Structures, Develop on the Body of the Parent, in which its Cytoplasm Divides Many Times into Spores, Tiny, Spherical, Unicellular Bodies, which have Thick Walls to Survive Harsh Conditions, and are Released when the Spore Sacs Open to be Carried by the Wind to Germinate in Favourable Conditions
eg. Moulds
Plant Development from a Vegetative Part (ie. Roots, Stems, Leaves) without Seeds, Takes Less Time to Grow themselves and their Fruits
Substance Transport
Circulatory System
In Humans
Parts
Blood
Blood Vessels
Heart
Bright Red-Coloured Fluid that Circulates in the Entire Body to Transport Nutrients, Gases, Hormones, Enzymes and Waste Products, Regulates Body Temperature, Protects from Diseases, Prevents its Own Loss and Heals Wounds
Parts
Plasma
Blood Cells/ Corpuscles
Light Yellow Liquid Part of the Blood, is 90% Percent Water, Organic Components such as Glucose, Proteins, Amino Acids, Fats, Urea and Hormones and Inorganic Components such as Sodium Chloride and Sodium Bicarbonate
Red Blood Cells (RBCs)/ Erythrocytes
White Blood Cells (WBCs)/ Leukocytes
Blood Platelets/ Thrombocytes
Small, 7 Micron Diameter, Biconcave, Minute, Disc-Shaped Cells, 5-6 Million Per Cubic mm of Blood, a Man Has More than a Woman, Does not Have a Nucleus if Mature, Produced in Bone Marrow, Lives for 120 Days, Contains Haemoglobin, Carries Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide to and from Cells
Components
Haemoglobin
Larger, Colourless, Indefinitely-Shaped Cells, 4000 to 8000 per Cubic mm of Blood, Has a Nucleus, Lives for 12 Hours to 12 Days, Protect the Body from Infection
Lymphatic System
Types Based on Morphology
Types Based on Function
Granulocytes
Agranulocytes
Have Lobed Nuclei and Granules
Have Single Large Nuclei and no Granules
Types
Types
Neutrophils
Eosinophils
Basophils
30-70% of White Blood Cells, 3-6 Lobes
2-5% of White Blood Cells, 2 Lobes
0.5% of White Blood Cells, Large, Indistinctly Lobed Nucleus
Lymphocytes
Monocytes
25% of White Blood Cells, Large Spherical Nucleus
25% of White Blood Cells, Large Horse-Shaped Nucleus, Largest White Blood Cell
Phagocytes
Lymphocytes
Surround and Digest Bacteria and Viruses
Produce Antibodies to Kill Bacteria and Viruses
Minute, Colourless, Smaller Megakaryocyte Cytoplasm Cell Fragments, Does not Have a Nucleus, 200,000 to 400,000 per Cubic mm of Blood, Lives for 3-7 days, Helps in Blood Clotting by Collecting at the Wound Site to Block the Blood Flow
a Red, Iron-Containing Protein which Binds with Oxygen and Travels in the Blood to Reach Cells and Unbind to Be Used for Respiration
Blood Transfusion
Blood Transfer from a Donor to a Recipient, in which the Two Bloods Should Match, if Unsatisfied Blood Cells Clump Together, Blocking Blood Vessels, Causing Serious Consequences or Death, Caused by the Reaction between the Antigens of the Donor's Blood and the Antibodies of the Recipient's Blood
Antigens
Antibodies
Surface Markers Found on their Surface, Consists of Proteins and Sugars
Protein Produced to Respond and Counteract to a Specific Antigen
Types Based on A and/ or B Antigen Presence
Group A
Group B
Group AB
Group O
Has Antigen A, Can Donate to A and AB, Can Receive from A and O
Has Antigen B, Can Donate to B and AB, Can Receive from B and O
Has Antigen AB, Can Donate to AB, Can Receive from A, B and O
Has no Antigens, Can Donate to A, B and AB, Can Receive from O
Types Based on Rh-Factor Presence
Rh-Positive
Rh-Negative
85% of People, Can Donate to Rh+, Can Receive from Rh+ and Rh-
15% of People, Can Donate to Rh+, Can Receive from Rh-
Consists of Lymph Vessels and Lymph Nodes
Specific Transport System in Animal and Human Beings that Move Substances from One Place to Another
Components
Lymph Vessels
Lymph Nodes
Small Globular Masses Drained into from Lymph Vessels and Out Lymph Vessels Arise
Lymph
Slightly Yellowish Tissue Fluid Made up of Plasma and Leukocytes Filtered out from Blood, Composed of Less Proteins and More Lymphocytes, Help Fight Infections and Diseases
Minute Channels in which Lymph is Collected or Returned to a Vein
Blood Pressure
Pressure Exerted by Circulating Blood on the Inner Walls of the Arteries
Limits
Systolic Pressure/ Upper Limit
Diastolic Pressure/ Lower Limit
Diseases
High Blood Pressure/ Hypertension
Low Blood Pressure/ Hypotension
Instrument: Sphygmomanometer
Vascular Tissues
Processes Involved
Mineral Absorption via Active Transport
Water Absorption via Osmosis
Water Absorption via Transpiration
Water Conduction
Sap Ascension via Transpiration
Food Translocation
Pressure Produced in Ventricles When they Contract and Pump Blood into the Aorta and Pulmonary Artery, Equivalent to the Pressure Exerted by a 120mm Thick Mercury Column
Pressure Produced in the Ventricles when they Get Filled with Blood From the Atria, Equivalent to the Pressure Exerted by a 80mm Thick Mercury Column
Normal Blood Pressure
120/80 mm of Mercury
Above 130/90 mm of Mercury
Below Normal Pressure
As the Water Concentration in the Soil is Higher than in the Root Hairs, the Water Flows inside the Root Hairs through the Cell Membrane
As the Mineral Concentration in the Root Hairs is Higher than in the Soil, the Minerals are Absorbed from the Soil into the Root Hairs with the Energy Expenditure
As the Water is Lost from Transpiration, a Suction Force, Called a Transpirational Pull, is Created to Pull Water From the Root Xylem and Reduce Water in the Roots for More Osmosis
As the Cortical Cells Become Turgid from the Accumulated Water in the Root Cortex, the Water is Pushed into the Xylem Vessels in the Upward Direction
Sap Upward Movement that Contains Water and Minerals from the Root Xylem to the Stem and Leaves
Food Prepared in the Leaves is Translocated to Different Parts by the Phloem, a Sieve Tube System Placed One Above the Other to Form Long Tubes Upwards and Downwards
Types
Tubular Structures through which Blood Circulates in the Body
Arteries
Veins
Capillaries
Deep-Seated, Red and Thick, Elastic Walled Blood Vessels that Generally Carry Oxygenated Blood from the Heart to the Body at High Speed and Under High Pressure, Valves are Absent
Superficial, Blue and Thin Walled Blood Vessels that Generally Carry Deoxygenated Blood to the Heart from the Body at Low Speed and Under Low Pressure, Valves are Present
Finest, One-Celled Thick Walled Blood Vessels which Connect Arteries with Veins, Oxygen and Nutrients from the Blood Diffuse through this to Reach the Cells, Form the Veins
Pumps Blood through the Body, Located in the Chest, Behind the Breastbone, Between the Lungs, Slightly Tilted to the Left, Weighs 300 Grams
Aorta
Carries Oxygenated Blood from the Left Ventricle of the Heart to the Body
Superior Vena Cava
Carries Deoxygenated Blood to the Right Atrium of the Heart from the Anterior Part of the Body
Inferior Vena Cava
Carries Deoxygenated Blood to the Right Atrium of the Heart from the Posterior Part of the Body
Circulation
Pericardium
Chambers
a Double-Walled Protective Sac that Encloses the Heart, Consists of the Pericardial Fluid, Protects the Heart and Lubricates its Movement
Auricles/ Atria
Ventricles
Have Thin Walls, Receives Blood, Gives Blood to Ventricles, Contraction Creates a "Lub" Sound
Sides
Left
Right
Have Thick Walls, Give Blood, Contraction Creates a "Dub" Sound
Receives and Gives Oxygenated Blood, Contains the Bicuspid Valve which Allows the Blood Flow
Receives and Gives Deoxygenated Blood, Contains the Tricuspid Valve which Prevents the Blood Backflow
Heartbeat
the Regular Rhythmic Contraction and Relaxation of the Heart, Occurs 80-100 per Minute
Pulmonary Artery
Carries Deoxygenated Blood from the Right Ventricle of the Heart to the Lungs
Pulmonary Vein
Carries Deoxygenated Blood from the Lungs to the Left Atrium of the Heart
Double Circulation
Pulse
the Regular Rhythmic Contraction and Relaxation of the Arteries
Pulse Rate
Number of Pulses in a Minute
Instrument: Stethoscope
Circulation between the Lungs, Heart and Body
Systemic Circulation
Circulation between the Heart and the Body
Pulmonary Circulation
Circulation between the Lungs and the Heart
Systole
Heart Contraction
Diastole
Heart Relaxation
Types Based on Parts Used for Propagation
via Stem
via Roots
via Leaves
Corm
Tuber
Rhizome
Bulb
Runner
eg. Gladiolus
eg. Potato
eg. Ginger
eg. Onion
eg. Strawberry
eg. Sweet Potato, Dahlia
eg. Bryophyllum, Begonia
Artificial Propagation
Vegetative Propagation Carried Out by Human Beings
Types
Stem Cutting
Layering
Grafting
a Part of the Stem with a Bud is Cut and Placed in Moist Soil For Roots to Develop at the Lower End of the Stem and Leaves at the Upper End for a Complete Plant to Develop
eg. Rose, Champa
a Lower Branch of a Plant is Bent Down Touching the Soil and is Covered with it, Roots Develop and the Branch is Cut to Be Grown as a New Plant
eg. Rose, Lemon
a Stem (Scion) and Root (Stock) Portion are Each Cut Obliquely and are Tied Together, Joining Together From the Rapid Division of Cells
Tissue Culture
eg. Mango, Rose
a Cut Shoot Tip are Divided and Placed into a Nutrient Rich and Germ-Free Environment, Growing into an Unorganized Mass Called Callus, which is then Transferred into a Nutrient Medium with Growth Hormones, and Grows Roots and Shoots to Become a New Plantlet
eg. Orchids, Violets
Single Parent, No Gamete Fusion, Features from only Parent
in Flowers via Fertilization
Flowers
Whorls
Corolla
Androecium
Gynoecium
Calyx
Sepals
Petals
Brightly Coloured Structures
Male Reproductive Part
Stamens
Filament
Anther
Long Stalk, Anther at Tip
Swollen Structure at Filament Tip, Produce Pollen Grains
Pollen Grains
Small Structures that Each Contain Two Male Gametes
Female Reproductive Part
Pistils/ Carpels
Stigma
Style
Ovary
Topmost, Knob-Like Part Extends into the Style
Long, Tube-Like Structure, Extended From the Stigma, Ends in the Ovary
Right Ventricle
Carries Blood from the Right Auricle to the Pulmonary Artery
Left Ventricle
Carries Blood from the Left Auricle to the Aorta
Left Auricle
Carries Blood from the Pulmonary Vein to the Right Ventricle
Right Auricle
Carries Blood from the Superior and Inferior Vena Cava to the Right Ventricle
Swollen Basal Portion, Contains One or More Ovules, Forms the Fruit, Connected to the Style
Green Leaf-Like Structures
Types Based on Whorls Present
Complete or Bisexual/ Hermaphrodite Flowers
Incomplete or Unisexual Flowers
Staminate
Pistillate
Contain the Male Whorl But Lack the Female Whorl
Contain All Four Whorls
eg. Pea, Rose
Contain the Female Whorl But Lack the Male Whorl
Pollination
Transfer of Pollen Grains from the Anther to the Stigma of a Flower for Fertilization Execution
Pollination Agents
eg. Wind, Insects
Types Based on Pollination Agents Used
Wind-Pollinated Flowers
Insect-Pollinated Flowers
Unscented, Has Dully Coloured Petals, Stamens Outside Flower, Light, Small, Smooth Pollen Grains
Scented, Has Brightly Coloured Petals, Stamens Inside Flower, Large, Heavy, Spiky or Sticky Pollen Grains
Types
Self-Pollination
Cross-Pollination
Pollen Grains are Transferred from the Anther to the Stigma of the Different Flower of a Different Plant of the Same Species
Pollen Grains are Transferred from the Anther to the Stigma of the Same Flower or a Different Flower on the Same Plant
Double Fertilization
Double Fertilization Process
Process
From the Superior and Inferior Vena Cava, to the Right Atrium, to the Right Ventricle, to the Pulmonary Artery to the Lungs for Oxygenation, to the Pulmonary Vein, to the Left Atrium, to the Left Ventricle, to the Aorta, to the Body Parts for Deoxygenation and Back to the Superior and Inferior Vena Cava
Fruit
Ripened Ovary, Contains One or More Seeds, Protects Seed from Insects, Diseases and Harsh Climatic Conditions
Seed
Ovule
Contained in the Ovary, Forms the Seed
Ripened Ovule, Protected by a Seed Coat, the Ripened Ovule Walls, Contains the Embryo and in Endospermic Seeds, the Endosperm
Pollen Grains Land on the Stigma to Germinate Pollen Tubes, Long Tubes that Grow through the Style and Reach the Ovary, Entering the Ovule, from which One Male Gamete Fuses with the Egg Cell to Form the Zygote, which then then Forms Embryo, and Another Fuses with the Secondary Nucleus to Form the Endospermic Nucleus, which then Forms the Endosperm
Double Gamete Fusion
Embryo
a Small, Living Plant which Becomes Active and Germinates under Suitable Conditions, Formed from the Endospermic Nucleus
Endosperm
Special Food Storage Tissue
Parts
Embryonal Axis
Radicle
Plumule
Lower End of Embryonal Axis, Forms Root System
Small Leafy Structure, Upper End of Embryonal Axis Forms Shoot System
Types Based on Endosperm Presence
Endospermic Seeds
Non-Endospermic Seeds
Contains Endosperm
Does not Contain Endosperm
Types Based on Cotyledon Number
Dicotyledonous Seeds
Monocotyledonous Seeds
Contains Two Cotyledons, Food Stored in Cotyledons
Contains One Cotyledon, Food Stored in Endosperm
eg. Rice, Wheat
eg. Rice, Wheat
eg. Pea, Bean
eg. Pea, Bean
Seed Dispersal
via Wind
via Water
via Insect and Animals
Seeds are Light and Small with Wings or Feather-Like Apparatus
Seeds Can Float
Seeds Have Sticky Surfaces or Hooks to Stick to Animal's Bodies to be Carried Off
via Exploding Pods
When Ripe, Seed Pods Burst
Germination
Cotyledons
Process of the Dormant Embryo Becoming Active and Beginning to Grow
Conditions Required
Moisture
Suitable Temperature
Oxygen
Process
Seed Swells Up Due to Water Absorption, Causing the Seed Coat to Become Soft Burst, from which the Radicle Grows Downwards to Give Rise to the Primary Root and the Plumule Grows Upwards to Give Rise to the Shoot, Forming the First Leaf
Types
Epigeal
Hypogeal
Cotyledons are Pushed Above the Ground, Cotyledons Become Green and Photosynthetic
Cotyledons Remain in Soil, Do not Turn Green
eg. Dicotyledonous Seeds
eg. Monocotyledonous Seeds
Control and Coordination in Human Beings
Coordination
Balance of Activities of a Living Organism as per the Needs of the Body Internally or Externally
Nervous Coordination
Chemical Coordination
Brought about by the Brain, Nerves and Sense Organs
Brought about by the Hormones Secreted by Endocrine Glands
Nervous Control
the Ability of an Organism to Show a Response to its Environmental Changes
Stimulus
Response
An Environmental Change that Causes an Organism to React
The Reaction of an Organism to a Stimuli
Nervous System
Nerve Cells/ Neurons
Organs
Central Nervous System
Peripheral Nervous System
Autonomic Nervous System
Transmit Messages from One Part of the Body to Another, Structural and Functional Unit of the Nervous System, Form Nerves, Many Long Fibres, Called Dendrons, Extend from Cell Body, which Further Divide to Form Dendrites, these include a Single Long Fibre, Called the Axon, which is Covered by the Myelin Sheath
Message Transmission
the Message, Called an Impulse, is Transmitted through a Gap, Called a Synapse, from the Axon Terminal of One Neuron to the Dendrites of Another Neuron which Reach its Axon Terminal to Have the Impulse Be Transmitted to the Dendrites of Another Neuron, a Muscle or a Gland
Types
Sensory Neurons
Motor Neurons
Association Neurons
Carry Impulses from the Sense Organs to the Spinal Cord or Brain
Carry Impulses from the Spinal Cord or Brain to the Muscles and Glands
Carry Impulses from One Neuron to Another
Connect the Central Nervous System to Other Parts of the Body, Consists of Nerves Arising from the Brain and Spinal Cord
Cranial Nerves
Spinal Nerves
Emerge from the Brain and Keep it Informed about the Head Region, Twelve Pairs of these Nerves
Emerge from the Spinal Cord and Reach Various Organs of the Body, Thirty One Pairs of these Nerves
Consists of a Pair of Chains of Ganglia, Groups of Neuron Cell Bodies and Nerves Found on Either Side of the Backbone, Regulates Involuntary Actions of Internal Organs
Sympathetic
Parasympathetic
Prepares the Body to Face Emergency Situations
Re-Establishes Normal Conditions Once the Emergency is Over
Reflex Action
Automatic Responses to Stimuli
Stimuli to Reflex Transmission
When a Stimulus is Detected, An Impulse is Generated and Carried through Sensory Neurons to the Spinal Cord by a Receptor of the Sense Organ and the Impulse is Passed on to Motor Neurons through Association Neurons, Causing the Effector Organ to React
Brain
Consists of the Brain and Spinal Cord
Main Control Centre of Nervous System, Located in the Cranium/ Skull, Three Meninges, Membranes, Envelop the Brain, Have Cerebrospinal Fluid Between them to Nourish and the Brain and Protect it by Absorbing Shock
Cerebrum
Cerebellum
Brainstem
Convoluted with Ridges and Grooves on the Surface to Increase Surface Area to Accommodates More Neurons, Divided Longitudinally by a Deep Furrow into the Left and Right Hemispheres, Consists of Grey Matter, the Outer Region Made of Greyish Neurons, and White Matter, the Inner Region Made of Whitish Neurons, it is Involved in the Functions of Intelligence, Consciousness, Memory, Will Power, Motor Functions and Sensory Processing
Spinal Cord
Has Furrows and Grooves, Has Grey and White Matter, Coordinates Muscular Activities and Maintains Balance in Body
Connects the Cerebrum with the Spinal Cord, Consists of the Midbrain, Medulla Oblongata and Pons, Motor and Sensory Neurons Travel through the Brainstem to Allow for the Exchange of Signals between the Brain and Spinal Cord, Helps in Cardiovascular Control, Respiratory Control, Alertness, Awareness, Pain Sensitivity and Consciousness
Extension of the Medulla Oblongata, Long Cord-like Structure at the Back, Centrally Located and Well Protected by the Vertebral Column, Enveloped by the Same Three Meninges as the Brain and Contain Cerebrospinal Fluid Between them, the Grey Matter is on the Inside and the White Matter Lies on the Outside, Is the Central for Reflex Actions
Sense Organs
Contains Sense Receptors to Receive Stimulus and then Be Carried to the Brain or Spinal which Interprets the Message and Transmits it for the Required Response
Eye
Ear
Nose
Tongue
Skin
Hormones
Chemicals which Help to Control and Coordinate Various Activities in the Body, Secreted by the Endocrine Glands
Endocrine Gland
Thyroid Gland
Parathyroid Gland
Adrenal Gland
Pancreas
Testes
Ovary
Pituitary Gland
a Small Projection which Hangs Down from the Base of the Brain, Controls other Endocrine Glands
Hormones Secreted
Growth Hormone
Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone
Follicle-Stimulating Hormone
Oxytocin
Promotes the Overall Growth of the Body
Stimulates the Thyroid Gland to Produce Thyroxine
Stimulates the Growth of Ovaries and Testes at Puberty and Helps them to Produce Gametes
Causes the Contraction of Uterine Muscles at the Time of Child Birth and Helps in the Expulsion of Milk from the Breasts
a Bilobed Structure Present in the Throat Region that Produces Thyroxine
Thyroxine
Controls the Rate of Cellular Metabolism (ie. Cellular Oxidation), Iodine is an Important Constituent
Hyperthyroidism
Ductless Glands that Release Hormones Directly into the Blood
Excessive Secretion of Thyroxine, Causes a High of Metabolism
Hypothyroidism
Decrease in the Secretion of Thyroxine, Causes a Sleepiness, Sluggishness, Increase in Weight, and Goitre, the Swelling of the Thyroid Gland
Four Small Glands Attached to the Thyroid Gland that Secrete Parathyroid Glands
Parathyroid Glands/ Parathormone
Controls the Amount of Calcium and Phosphorus in the Body
Both a Endocrine and Exocrine Gland, Secretes Pancreatic Juice
Pancreatic Juice
Helps in Digestion in the Duodenum through a Duct, Contains the Islet of Langerhans which Release Insulin and Glycogen
Insulin
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypoparathyroidism
Glucagon
Over-secretion Leads to Extra Deposition of Calcium in the Bones, Making them Thick and Brittle
Deficiency Leads to the Depletion of Calcium and Phosphorus in the Teeth and Bones, Making them Soft
Controls the Amount of Glucose in the Blood by Converting Extra into Glycogen, which is Stored in the Liver
Converts Glycogen Back into Glucose in the Liver to Increase the Level of Sugar in the Blood :
Hyperglycemia
Hypoglycemia
Non-Secretion or Under-Secretion of Insulin Due to the Malfunction of the Pancreas, Causes there to Be Excess Glucose in the Blood, if this Persists, Diabetes Mellitus Occurs
Over-Secretion of Insulin Causes there to Be Low Blood Sugar
Two, Each Located on Top of Each Kidney, Produces Adrenaline
Adrenaline
Prepares the Body to Meet Any Emergency Situation, Increases Heartbeat, Blood Pressure and the Supply of the Blood to the Muscles
Progesterone and Oestrogen
Produces Progesterone and Oestrogen
Help in Ovulation, Preparation of the Uterus for Implantation, Development of the Foetus and the Development of the Secondary Sexual Characters in Females
Produces Testosterone
Testosterone
Produce Sperm, Stimulates the Development of Secondary Sexual Male Characters
Layers
Choroid
Retina
Used to See Objects, Located in Deep Sockets, Called the Eye Sockets on the Front Side of the Head, Can Be Rotated in the Socket with Muscles, Tear Glands/ Lacrimal Glands Produce Tears which Wash the Eyes, to Keep them Clean and Lubricate them, Each is in the Form of a Ball Known as an Eyeball, Have Movable Eyelids to Protect their Outer Surface
Sclera
Cornea
Transparent Front Part of the Cornea, Protectively Covered by a Conjunctiva
Thin Layer Behind the Rim of the Cornea, Richly Supplied with Blood Vessels, Contains Dark Black Pigment which Prevent Light Rays from Reflecting and Scattering inside the Eye, Completely Encloses the Eye Except for the Pupil in Front
Pupil
A Circular Window in the Centre of the Choroid
Iris
Part of Choroid Around Pupil, Contains Radial and Circular Muscles which Upon Contraction Widen or Constrict the Pupil
Innermost Layer Sensitive to Light, Contains Rod Cells, which are Receptors of Vision in Dim Light, and Cone Cells, which are Receptors of Vision in Strong Light and for Coloured Vision, Image Formed Here,
Other Parts
Lens
A Clear, Flexible, Transparent Biconvex Lens, behind the Pupil and Iris, Held in Position by Suspensory Ligaments of the Ciliary Body, Divides the Inner Cavity of the Eyeball into Two Chambers
Outermost, Tough Layer, Gives Shape and Protects the Delicate Inner Parts of the Eye, White and Thick Except for the Cornea in Front
Aqueous Cavity
Vitreous Cavity
Front Chamber between the Lens and Cornea, Filled with Aqueous Humour
Aqueous Humour
Keeps Lens Moist and Protects it from Physical Shock
Larger Cavity of Eyeball Behind Lens, Filled with Vitreous Humour
Vitreous Humour
a Transparent Jelly-like Substance that Helps Maintain the Shape of the Eyeball and Protects the Retina
Working
Light Rays Strike an Object, Get Reflected and Fall on the Cornea, Passing through the Pupil and Lens, and the Muscles Attached to the Lens Control its Focal Length so that it Focuses Light from Near or Far Objects on to the Retina to Form an Image and the Rods and Cones Converts the Image into an Impulse and Sends it through the Optic Nerve, Made of Sensory Neurons, to the Brain which Interprets the Impulse and Enables Us to See an Object
Parts
Middle Ear
Internal Ear
External Ear
Dermis
Epidermis
the Earlobe/ Pinna Collects Sound Waves which Travel Inwards to a Tympanic Membrane/ Eardrum through the Auditory Canal,
Contains Tiny Bones - the Ear Ossicles, which Consist of the Hammer (Malleus), Anvil (Incus) and Stirrup (Stapes), the Handle of the Hammer Bone is Attached to the Inner Surface of the Eardrum and the Anvil, which is Connected to the Stirrup
In Two Parts - Cochlea and Semicircular Canals -the Cochlea is a Spiral-Shaped Tube of Two and a Half Turns Filled with a Fluid and Contains Hair-like Structures - Sensory Cells - which Hear Sounds and are Interpreted in the Hearing Centre of the Cerebrum; there are Three Semicircular Canals Arranged at Right Angles to Each Other, which Contains Fluids that Helps Maintain the Balance of the Body
Olfactory Receptors - Receptors for Smell - are Present within a Small Patch in the Upper Portion of the Nasal Cavity which Sends Impulses to the Cerebrum through the Olfactory Nerves
Senses Taste with Taste Buds, a Group of Sensory Cells that Have Nerve Fibres Extending from their Bases, which Forms the Taste Nerve that Carries Impulses to the Taste Area of the Brain
Helps in Hearing and Maintaining the Balance of the Body
Inner, Thick, Strong and Flexible Layer Made up of Connective Tissue and Contains Blood Vessels, Nerve Fibres, Sensory Receptors, Hair Follicles, Sweat Glands and Oil Glands, Nerve Endings Relay Messages Between the Skin and the Brain, the Touch and Pressure Receptors are Concerned with the Sensation of Touch, Pain, Temperature and Pressure, Hair Follicles Enclose the Roots of Hair, Sweat Glands are Simple Coiled Tubes which Help to Keep the Body Cool by Giving off Moisture in the Form of Sweat, Oil/ Sebaceous Glands Secrete the Oil Sebum which Makes Hair and the Outer Surface of the Skin Oily and Waterproof to Prevent the Loss of Water Via Evaporation
Sense Organ for Touch, Pain, Pressure and Temperature, Made of Two Layers
Outer Layer of the Skin, Made of Epithelial Tissues, Devoid of Blood Vessels, Innermost Layer Contains a Brown Pigment Called Melanin, which Determines the Colour of the Skin and Protects the Inner Parts of the Body from the Harmful Effects of the Ultraviolet Rays of the Sun, Outermost Layer Consists of Dead Cells
Health and Hygiene
Pollution
Food Production and Management
Organisms and the Environment