Shri Vile Parle Kelavani Mandal’s

C.N.M. SCHOOL & N. D. PAREKH PRE-PRIMARY SCHOOL

STD VIII BIOLOGY WORK SHEET (2018-19)
HUMAN BODY

Q 1) Define.
a) Synapse b) Reflex action c) Endocrine glands d) Hormone
e) Puberty f) Antigens g) Nerve h) Cardiac arrest

Q 2) Distinguish between the following:

a) Receptor and Effector
b) Artery and Vein
c) Auricles and Ventricles
d) Pulmonary artery and Pulmonary vein.
e) Systole and Diastole.

Q 3) Observe the diagram of human brain and name the numbered parts.

a) Give the function of 1, 2 and 3.

b) Give the function of spinal cord.
c) Name the bony structure that protects the brain.
d) Differentiate between cranial nerves and spinal
nerves.
e) Differentiate between the function of
sensory neuron and motor neuron.

Q 4) Answer the following questions.

a) List any three physical changes during adolescence.

b) List any three emotional changes during adolescence.
c) Define reflex arc.
d) State the functions of Autonomic nervous system.

Q 5) Observe the human heart and name the lettered parts.

a) What is Double circulation?
b) Name the valves in the heart and give their location.
c) Name the blood vessels entering the heart.
d) Name the blood vessels leaving the heart.
e) What is hypertension?

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Q 6) Observe the following diagram and answer the following questions:

a) Name the lettered glands in the above diagram.

b) Complete the following table:

Sr. GLAND LOCATION HORMONE FUNCTION

No.
1. Gland A Base of the 1)Growth hormone
brain, attached (GH)
to the 2)Prolactin
hypothalamus.
3)Adrenocorticotropic
Hormone
4) Stimulates milk production in
lactating mothers.

2. Gland B Regulates the basal metabolism.

3. Gland C Insulin

4. Gland D On both side of

uterus.
5. Gland E Adrenaline

Q7) Give reason for the following:

a) A person with blood group AB is called as universal recipient.
b) Pancreas are called as exocrine and endocrine gland.
c) One should develop rational thinking skills.
d) There are valves present in the heart and the veins.

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