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Human Neural System Notes for Class 11 Biology NEET

  Forebrain, Midbrain and Hindbrain – Easy NEET Notes 18.4.1 Forebrain Forebrain consists of: Cerebrum Thalamus Hypothalamus These are the major parts of the forebrain. Cerebrum Cerebrum is the largest part of the human brain . It controls: Thinking Intelligence Memory Learning Speech Voluntary actions Cerebral Hemispheres A deep groove divides the cerebrum into: Left cerebral hemisphere Right cerebral hemisphere Corpus Callosum Both hemispheres are connected by nerve fibres called: Corpus callosum It allows communication between the two hemispheres. Cerebral Cortex Outer layer of cerebrum is called the cerebral cortex . It is highly folded to increase surface area. It appears grey due to presence of neuron cell bodies. Therefore, it is called Grey Matter . Functions of Cerebral Cortex It contains: Motor areas → control voluntary movements. Sensory areas → receive sensory impulses. Association areas → involved in: Memory Inte...

Neural Control and Coordination Class 11 Notes for NEET & CBSE

  https://bioteacher-iq.blogspot.com/ Chapter 18: Neural Control and Coordination Easy NEET Notes (Line by Line Explanation) Introduction Our body has many organs like heart, lungs, kidneys, muscles etc. All these organs must work together properly. This is called coordination . What is Coordination? Definition Coordination means: Two or more organs work together They help each other perform functions properly It maintains balance inside body ( homeostasis ) Homeostasis Maintenance of constant internal environment Example: Normal body temperature Normal blood pressure Proper oxygen level Example of Coordination During Exercise When we do physical exercise: Step 1: Muscle activity increases Muscles need more energy Step 2: Oxygen demand increases More oxygen is required to produce energy Step 3: Respiration rate increases Lungs work faster Breathing rate increases Step 4: Heartbeat increases Heart pumps blood faster Step 5: Blood flow incr...