Control and Coordination Quiz - CBSE Class 10 Science

Free practice quiz: Control and Coordination (CBSE Class 10 Science). 19 multiple-choice questions with answers and explanations. Play online, no sign-up needed.

This CBSE Class 10 Science practice quiz has 19 multiple-choice questions on Control and Coordination, and 19 of them come with an explanation. Try the 5 sample questions below (tap an option to check yourself), then play the full quiz online. No sign-up needed.

Sample questions

1. What is the main function of the central nervous system (CNS)?

   1. To transport nutrients
   2. To control and coordinate body activities
   3. To produce hormones
   4. To filter blood
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   Answer: B. To control and coordinate body activities

   The CNS, comprising the brain and spinal cord, is primarily responsible for processing information and coordinating body responses.

2. Which of the following is not a part of the peripheral nervous system (PNS)?

   1. Cranial nerves
   2. Spinal nerves
   3. Optic chiasma
   4. Autonomic nervous system
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   Answer: C. Optic chiasma

   The optic chiasma is a part of the CNS, while cranial nerves, spinal nerves, and the autonomic nervous system are part of the PNS.

3. What is a reflex action?

   1. An automatic response to a stimulus
   2. A voluntary action initiated by the brain
   3. A planned response to an external stimulus
   4. A delayed response to a stimulus
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   Answer: A. An automatic response to a stimulus

   A reflex action is an involuntary and nearly instantaneous movement in response to a stimulus.

4. What is the function of the autonomic nervous system?

   1. Controlling voluntary muscle movements
   2. Regulating the function of internal organs
   3. Interpreting sensory information
   4. Producing reflex responses
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   Answer: B. Regulating the function of internal organs

   The autonomic nervous system controls involuntary actions and influences the function of organs such as the heart and digestive system.

5. Which part of the brain manages higher cognitive functions like reasoning and planning?

   1. Cerebellum
   2. Cerebrum
   3. Brainstem
   4. Medulla
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   Answer: B. Cerebrum

   The cerebrum is the largest part of the brain and is responsible for higher brain functions, including reasoning, planning, and problem-solving.

More questions in this quiz

Answers and explanations are in the full quiz.

1. Which part of the brain is responsible for balance and coordination?
2. How do neurons transmit signals to other neurons?
3. Which hormone is responsible for lowering blood glucose levels?
4. What is the role of the medulla in the brain?
5. Which gland is known as the 'master gland'?
6. Which plant hormone is associated with fruit ripening?
7. The pituitary gland is located in which part of the brain?
8. Which type of neurons transmit impulses from the CNS to effectors?
9. What is the role of adrenaline in the body?
10. Which hormone is secreted by the thyroid gland?
11. What does the somatic nervous system control?
12. Which of these is not a function of the frontal lobe of the brain?
13. How do the hypothalamus and pituitary gland interact in endocrine signaling?
14. In which part of the brain is the limbic system embedded, and what is its primary function?

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