The document discusses coordination in the human body, including the nervous system and hormonal coordination. It defines key terms like neuron, dendrites, axons, synapses, reflexes, and hormones. It also examines the functions of the main endocrine glands - the pituitary, thyroid, and adrenal glands - and conditions like diabetes. Finally, it looks at the harmful effects of drug abuse on the nervous system.
The document discusses coordination in the human body, including the nervous system and hormonal coordination. It defines key terms like neuron, dendrites, axons, synapses, reflexes, and hormones. It also examines the functions of the main endocrine glands - the pituitary, thyroid, and adrenal glands - and conditions like diabetes. Finally, it looks at the harmful effects of drug abuse on the nervous system.
The document discusses coordination in the human body, including the nervous system and hormonal coordination. It defines key terms like neuron, dendrites, axons, synapses, reflexes, and hormones. It also examines the functions of the main endocrine glands - the pituitary, thyroid, and adrenal glands - and conditions like diabetes. Finally, it looks at the harmful effects of drug abuse on the nervous system.
What is meant by the term nervous system? What are the functions of the nervous system? What is a neuron? Explain its structure. What is the function of the dendrites in a neuron? What is the function of the axon in a neuron? What is the function of the synapse? What are the different types of neurons? What is meant by the term reflex action? What is meant by the term reflex arc? What is a hormone? Explain its functions. What are the differences between nervous and hormonal coordination? What is meant by the term endocrine gland? What are the different types of endocrine glands in the human body? What is the function of the pituitary gland? What is the function of the thyroid gland? What is the function of the adrenal gland? What is diabetes? Explain its types and symptoms. What are the harmful effects of drug abuse on the nervous system?