QQuestion
State the difference between Nephron and Neuron.
State the difference between Nephron and Neuron.
| Nephron | Neuron |
|---|---|
| It is the structural and functional unit of the kidney. | It is the structural and functional unit of the nervous system. |
| It filters blood and forms urine. | It receives and transmits nerve impulses. |
| It consists of a renal corpuscle, PCT, loop of Henle and DCT. | It consists of a cell body, dendrites and an axon. |
More ICSE Easy level questions
Differentiate between the functions of Urethra and Uterus.
Vineet’s day begins with a cup of piping hot coffee. Caffeine is a stimulant present in coffee which increases the circulation of Adrenaline in the body. Vineet feels refreshed, alert and focussed. (a) Name the organ that is stimulated by caffeine which makes Vineet alert and focussed. (b) Give the collective term for the protective membranes of the organ mentioned in (a). (c) Which part of the autonomic nervous system increases the secretion of Adrenaline?
What is Micturition? Explain.
Explain the term Excretion.
What are the two functions of cerebellum.
What is a Reflex action?
A person suffering from kidney failure has proteins in the urine. What is this condition called? (a) Haematuria (b) Glycosuria (c) Albuminuria (d) Anaemia
Differentiate between Afferent arteriole and Efferent arteriole (diameter).
State the exact location of the following structures: (a) Thyroid gland (b) Dura mater (c) Amniotic fluid (d) Papillary muscles (e) Islets of Langerhans
Arrange and rewrite the terms in each group in correct order to be in a logical sequence beginning with the term that is underlined: (a) Snake, Rabbit, Cabbage, Hawk. (b) Xylem, Soil water, Cortical cells, Root hair. (c) Receptor, Response, Effector, Spinal Cord. (d) Fovea, Lens, Cornea, Conjunctiva. (e) Testis, Urethra, Sperm duct, Epididymis.
The pale yellow colour of normal human urine is due to the pigment: (a) Melanin (b) Anthocyanin (c) Urochrome (d) Haemoglobin
Name the type of nerve which has the fibres of both sensory and motor neurons.