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COORDINATION SYSTEM

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  • What happens to the lens when focusing on a near object?
    It becomes thicker and more convex.
  • What is the gap between two neurons called?
    Synapse
  • Which type of nerves carry signals from the central nervous system to muscles?
    Motor nerves
  • Which muscle of the iris contracts to dilate the pupil?
    Radial muscle.
  • Give one example of an involuntary action controlled by the autonomic nervous system!
    Heartbeat / breathing / digestion (any one correct)
  • What happens to the ciliary muscles when focusing on a distant object?
    They relax.
  • Which part of the brain controls balance and coordination of movement?
    Cerebellum
  • Which type of neuron carries impulses from sense organs to the central nervous system?
    Sensory neuron
  • On which part of the eye must light rays be focused to form a clear image?
    Retina
  • Which part of a neuron receives signals from other neurons?
    Dendrites
  • Which structure changes the shape of the lens during accommodation?
    Ciliary muscles.
  • What happens to the pupil in bright light?
    The pupil constricts.