2. Compare the following:
(a) Central neural system (CNS) and Peripheral neural system (PNS)
(b) Resting potential and action potential
(c) Choroid and retina
(a) Central neural system (CNS) and Peripheral neural system (PNS)
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Central Neural System |
Peripheral Neural System |
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1. Central neural system is the main coordinating centre of the body. |
1. Peripheral neural system is not the main coordinating centre of the body. |
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2. It includes brain and spinal cord. |
2. It includes cranial and spinal nerves that connect central nervous system to different parts of the body. |
(b) Resting potential and action potential
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Resting Potential |
Action Potential |
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1. Resting potential is the potential difference across the nerve fibre when there is no conduction of nerve impulse. |
2. Action potential is the potential difference across nerve fibre when there is conduction of nerve impulse. |
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2. The membrane is more permeable to K+ ions than to Na+ ions. |
2. The membrane is more permeable to Na+ ions than to K+ ions. |
(c) Choroid and retina
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Choroid |
Retina |
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1. Choroid is the middle vascular layer of eye. |
1. Retina is the innermost nervous coat of eye. |
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2. It contains numerous blood vessels that provide nutrients and oxygen to retina and other tissues. |
2. It contains photoreceptor cells, rods and cones that are associated with twilight and colour vision respectively. |
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