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Respiration in Organism Class 7 Chapter Summary

Respiration – It is the process of breaking down glucose in the presence of oxygen to release energy for carrying out life processes.

Why do we need energy?

We need energy for a variety of activities like to move from one place to another, run, walk, chew food, for the functioning of the organs in our body like the heart ,stomach and so on.

Nutrients – The components of food that are necessary for growth and development of our body are called nutrients. For example: Carbohydrate, protein, fats, vitamins and minerals .

Digestion – It is the process of breaking down the complex food substances into simpler substances.

Amino acid – Amino acids are organic compounds which combine to form proteins. Hence they are called as building blocks of proteins.

Respiratory system – The respiratory system is an organ system responsible for the exchange of gases in animals.

Nasal cavity – It is the chamber through which the inhaled air flows. It has mucus and hair.

Why is mucus important?

Mucus present in our nasal cavity helps to trap dust particles and germs which may otherwise enter the nasal cavity and can cause irritation. It also provides moisture to the air inhaled.

Nostrils – The two external openings of the nose are called nostrils.

Trachea – Trachea or the windpipe is the tube-like structure that allows passage of air into the lungs.

Why c- like cartilaginous rings present in the trachea?

A normal trachea has many rings made of cartilage. These rings are C-shaped and support the trachea by preventing it from collapsing.

Bronchi & Bronchioles – The trachea divides into two tubes called bronchi which enter the lungs. These bronchi further branch into smaller bronchioles.

What are secondary bronchi and tertiary bronchi?

The secondary bronchi are the first subdivision of the main bronchi. The secondary bronchi are further divided into tertiary bronchi which eventually branch into bronchioles.

Mucous – It is a fluid secreted by the inner lining of the nasal cavity. It moistens the air entering the body and traps foreign particles.

Pharynx – It is the common passage for air and food, it opens into the trachea and the food pipe.

Larynx / Voice box – It is a hollow structure located at the top of the windpipe from where sound is produced.

Oesophagus – Oesophagus, also known as food pipe, is a long tube-like structure that connects the mouth to the stomach. It is an important part of the digestive system.

PERISTALSIS – Peristalsis is a contraction and relaxation of muscles of the food pipe which helps in movement of food in towards the stomach.

Epiglottis – The entrance to the windpipe or trachea is guarded by a flap called the epiglottis, it closes the windpipe at the time of swallowing food.

Why do we cough?

Incomplete closure of epiglottis during swallowing causes the food to enter the windpipe. Our body responds and expels this food out from the windpipe by the mechanism of coughing.

Alveoli – Alveoli are the tiny air sacs present at the end of the bronchioles in the lungs. It plays an important role in gaseous exchange.

How gaseous exchange occurs?

When we breathe in air rich in oxygen it reaches the alveoli in the lungs, where the concentration/molecules of oxygen remains more as compared to the number of oxygen molecules in the blood vessels surrounding the alveoli, because of this difference in concentration diffusion of gaseous (oxygen and carbon dioxide) molecules occurs, oxygen molecules are taken up by RBCs and carbon dioxide is sent to the alveoli which is released out while we exhale.

Lungs – A pair of pink spongy elastic organs protected by the rib cage.

What is pulmonary?

Pulmonary is the term used in relation to the lungs.

Diaphragm – The diaphragm is a large dome shaped muscular sheet which forms the floor of the chest cavity, it contracts rhythmically while breathing which helps in expanding and contracting the space inside the lungs for inhaling and exhaling the air.

Breathing – The physical process of inhalation and exhalation of the air rich in oxygen is called breathing.

Gaseous exchange – Gaseous exchange takes place in the alveoli. It is the process of exchange of oxygen from the lungs to the cells and removal of carbon dioxide from the cells and given out through lungs .

Cellular respiration – Cellular respiration is the breakdown of glucose that produces energy. This takes place inside the cell. Energy is produced in the form of Adenosine triphosphate.

Tissue respiration – Tissue respiration refers to the exchange of gases between cells and tissue fluid.

What is internal & external respiration?

External Respiration is the exchange of gases with the external environment and the lungs.

Internal Respiration involves the exchange of gases between the wall of the alveoli and the blood capillaries, also called cellular respiration.

Inhalation – The process of taking in air rich in oxygen is called inhalation.

Exhalation – The process of giving out air rich in carbon dioxide is called exhalation.

Why do we take only oxygen while breathing although various gases are present in the atmosphere?

We do inhale all the gases present in the environment but they are not required in any process in our body so they are exhaled out in the same amount as inhaled only the oxygen molecules are taken up by the blood cells and carbon dioxide is released out.

Capillaries – Capillaries are very tiny blood vessels. It is made up of a single layer of cell.

Cell – The cell (from Latin cella, meaning “small room”) is the basic structural, functional, and biological unit of all known organisms.

Breathing rate – Number of times the person breathes in a minute is called the breathing rate. On an average breathing rate is 12-15 breaths per minute.

What is the breathing rate of a baby/child?

The average breathing rate of a toddler(1-3 years of age) is 20-24 breaths per minute.

Why do children have more breathing rate than adults?

Children have a high breathing rate because their breaths are quicker as they have little space in their lungs to perform exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide.

Chest cavity – Chest cavity is the chamber of the body which encloses the heart and the lungs. It is enclosed by the ribs, the vertebral column, and the sternum, or breastbone. It is separated from the abdominal cavity by a muscular sheet, the diaphragm.

 Diffusion – The process of movement of molecules from the region of their higher concentration to the region of their lower concentration is called diffusion.

Mitochondria – Mitochondria is a cell organelle which helps in the production of energy. It is also called the powerhouse of the cell. The energy is produced in the form of ATP molecules.

ATP – Adenosine triphosphate is the energy molecule. The energy released during the process of respiration is stored in the chemical form as ATP.

Aerobic respiration: The process of breaking down glucose in the presence of oxygen is called aerobic respiration.

Glucose+oxygen ->Carbon Dioxide + water + Energy

Anaerobic respiration: The process of breaking down glucose in the absence of oxygen is called anaerobic respiration.

Glucose-> Alcohol + carbon dioxide+energy

Glucose-> lactic acid+energy (in our muscles)

Fermentation – Fermentation is the process of converting carbohydrates (glucose) to alcohol or organic acids using microorganisms (yeast).

Lactic acid – Lactic acid is an organic acid. It is also known as milk acid.

Alcohol – Alcohol, also called by the chemical name ethanol, is a chemical that is the active ingredient in drinks such as beer, wine, and distilled spirits.

What is the Difference between breathing and respiration?

Breathing involves the process of inhaling oxygen rich air and exhaling carbon dioxide rich air. It is a physical process and does not involve production of energy, whereas Respiration is the process of breaking down glucose to produce energy which is then used by cells to carry out the cellular function. It takes place inside the cells.

Biochemical process

  • The chemical processes that occur in the body of living organisms is called a biochemical process.
  • Eg: The food that we eat is converted into energy is a biochemical process.

Muscle cramp – A muscle cramp is a strong contraction of the muscles which causes it to tighten. This stiffness of muscle is very painful. A hot water bath or a massage can help in getting relief from the muscle cramps.

Why does hot water bath or massage give us relief from muscle cramps?

  • Muscle cramps occur when there is anaerobic respiration taking place in our muscles. During anaerobic respiration, glucose gets converted into lactic acid during the absence of oxygen.
  • A hot water bath or a massage can help in getting relief from the muscle cramps. These two things improve blood circulation, thereby increasing the supply of oxygen to the muscles. When there is a sufficient amount of oxygen supply, lactic acid breaks down into carbon dioxide and water.
  • Example for anaerobic respiration
    1. Process of fermentation in yeast
    2. In human muscle cells

Spiracles

  • A spiracle is the opening in the exoskeletons of insects which allows air to enter the trachea.
  • Air enters the insect’s body through the spiracles. For example, in cockroaches, mosquito spiracles are present.

Tracheole – Tracheole is a fine respiratory tube of the trachea of an insect or a spider, part of the respiratory system. Tracheoles are about 1 µm in diameter, and they transport oxygen to cells.

Slimy – Covered with slime, which is wet and slippery

Earthworm – Earthworms are segmented worms. They are the common inhabitants of moist soil and feed on organic matter.

Amphibian – Amphibians are a class of animals which can survive both on the land and in the water. Eg: Frogs, Toads etc.

Gills – A gill is a respiratory organ found in many aquatic organisms which helps take up dissolved oxygen from water and release carbon dioxide.

Tadpoles – A tadpole is the young stage of an amphibian, it lives in water, has a tail and breathes through gills.

Dissolved meaning – To “dissolve” is defined as to become broken up or absorbed by something or to disappear into something else. When sugar becomes absorbed into water, this is an example of when sugar dissolves into water

Blood vessels – Blood vessels are a network of pathways through which blood travels throughout the body.  Arteries and veins are the two primary types of blood vessels in the circulatory system of the body.

Blowholes – Usually dolphins and whales have a hold on the top of their head which is used by them for breathing. These holes are called the blow holes.

Stomata – Stomata are the minute openings, generally found in the lower side of leaves. They are typically found in plant leaves and can also be found in stems and other parts of plants.

Guard cells – The stomata consist of minute pores called stoma surrounded by a pair of guard cells. The guard cells are specialized, bean-shaped cells, which are found surrounding the stoma and are connected at both ends.

Root hair – A hair like outgrowth of a plant root that absorbs water and minerals from the soil is called root hair.

 

 

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Nutrition in Animals Chapter Summary Class 7

Nutrition- Nutrition is the mode of taking in food by an organism and its utilisation by the body to obtain energy to do various life processes.

Nutrients- Nutrients are the substances which provide energy, and biomolecules necessary for carrying out the various body functions. These nutrients also act as building blocks for growth and repair of the body.

Macronutrients – Carbohydrates, Proteins, Fats

  • Carbohydrates- Whole grains, vegetables, fruits and beans.
  • Proteins- Beans, lentils, pulses, eggs, meat.
  • Fats- Olive, canola, peanut, and sesame oils, Avocados.

Micronutrients – Vitamins and Minerals

  • Vitamins and minerals- Different fruits and vegetables.
  • Dietary fibre- Oats, fruits, vegetables, oat bran, barley.

Balanced diet – A balanced diet is a diet which contains all the vital nutrients like carbohydrate, protein, fat, vitamins and minerals in the right amount. A healthy and balanced diet helps to reduce the risk of diseases and improves overall health.

Vitamin – Vitamin is a micronutrient that is not prepared by the body in sufficient amounts. This is the reason why it is necessary to take in from outside sources for the normal functioning of the body.

Deficiency diseases

  • Deficiency diseases are diseases that are caused by the lack of certain essential nutrients in one’s diet over a prolonged period of time.
  • A balanced diet is extremely important for the good health of a person. Any imbalance in the diet might lead to excess or insufficient intake of certain nutrients. Insufficient intake of a particular nutrient can lead to a deficiency disease.

Vitamin Deficiency diseases

 Vitamin A (Retinol) – Deficiency of Vitamin A causes Night blindness. Vitamin A rich food sources are carrots, spinach, milk, egg, liver and fish.

Vitamin B Complex-

This include 8 types of vitamins B-

B-1 (thiamine)

B-2 (riboflavin)

B-3 (niacin)

B-5 (pantothenic acid)

B-6 (pyridoxine)

B-7 (biotin)

B-9 (folic acid)

B-12 (cobalamin)

Deficiency of Vitamin B-1 causes Beri beri disease.

Deficiency of Vitamin B-2 causes retarded growth and skin problems.

Deficiency of Vitamin B-12 causes Pernicious Anaemia. Other diseases related to Vitamin B-12 deficiency are muscle and nerve paralysis, extreme fatigue, dementia and depression.

Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid)- Deficiency of vitamin C can cause scurvy, a disease that is characterised by bleeding gums, skin spots and swelling in joints. It also affects the immune system and can even be fatal in acute conditions.

Vitamin D (Calciferol) – Vitamin D deficiency causes rickets, which leads to weakening of bones, especially near the joints. It can also lead to tooth decay.

Vitamin K (Phylloquinone) – Vitamin K is an important blood coagulating nutrient. Its deficiency is common in infants and leads to excessive bleeding due to the inability to form blood clots.

Mineral Deficiency Diseases:

Minerals are inorganic nutrients that include copper, zinc, iodine, iron, along with the calcium, potassium, magnesium and sodium.

Following is the list of a few minerals along with the deficiency diseases-

  • Deficiency of Calcium causes Brittle bones.
  • Deficiency of Phosphorus causes weak teeth and weakness of bones.
  • Deficiency of Iron causes anaemia which is a condition in which the blood is unable to carry the required oxygen to the tissues, that also results in death.
  • Deficiency of Iodine causes Goitre, which leads to enlarged thyroid gland.
  • Deficiency of Copper leads to Low appetite and retarded growth.

Disease – A disease is a condition that negatively affects the normal functioning of the cells, tissues, and organs of the body.

Malnutrition  – Malnutrition is a condition that results from eating a diet of low nutrient amount in it, which eventually results in health problems and deficiency diseases. Malnutrition is also known as malnourishment.

Examples –

1- Kwashiorkor is acute malnutrition that occurs mostly in children between the age of 6 months and 3 years of age. This condition results from severe protein deficiencies. It is also known as “edematous malnutrition” because it is associated with oedema. The children suffering from Kwashiorkor have abnormally thin and weak bodies. They have swelling in the ankles, feet and belly which is filled with water.

2- Marasmus is the type of nutrition deficiency that is mainly caused due to the deficiency of nutrients such as carbohydrates and sometimes protein. Marasmus mainly occurs due to poverty and food scarcity. It occurs mostly in children between the age of 6 months and 1 year of age. The symptoms of marasmus are more common to the symptoms of kwashiorkor, which includes: Dizziness, Weight loss, Dehydration, lack of energy, stunted growth, Chronic Diarrhoea, shrinkage of stomach.

Ingestion – Ingestion is the process of taking in food inside the mouth. The mode of food intake varies in different organisms.

Digestion – Digestion is the process of breaking down ingested complex food molecules into simpler form. The digestion process involves the alimentary canal along with various accessory glands.

Absorption – Absorption is the process which begins in the small intestine where most of the nutrients and minerals are taken up by the bloodstream from the intestinal walls.

Assimilation – Assimilation is the process of using up the nutrients by the body for growth and development.

Egestion – Egestion is the removal of undigested food wastes out of the body through the anus in the form of the faeces.

Blood vessels – Blood vessels are the tube through which the blood circulates in the body.

The primary function of blood vessels is to transport oxygen, nutrients & waste to/from all parts of the body.

Alimentary canal – The alimentary canal is a long tube through which the food we eat is passed in the digestive tract. It begins at the mouth (buccal or oral cavity), passes through the pharynx, oesophagus or food pipe, stomach, small intestines, large intestines, rectum and finally ends at the anus. The food particles gradually get digested as they travel through various parts of the alimentary canal.

The alimentary canal is about 30 feet long from the oesophagus to the anus.

Accessory organs – Accessory organs are the organs that help in the process of digestion by pouring their secretions in the form of digestive juices. These include – liver, pancreas and salivary glands.

Oesophagus – Oesophagus is also known as a food pipe. It is a long muscular tube that connects the mouth and the stomach. It passes down the food from the mouth to the stomach.

Peristalsis – Peristalsis is the wave-like movement due to contraction and relaxations of the muscles of the alimentary canal. It pushes the food from one organ to the other. This movement is involuntary and is necessary for the movement of food down the stomach and bowels down the anus.

Types of teeth

There are 4 different types of teeth in humans. They are- Incisors, Canines, Premolars and Molars.

Milk teeth – The first set of teeth a child grows- consists of canines, incisors and premolars. These are the temporary  teeth/baby teeth or deciduous teeth. These are the primary set of teeth in humans which start to erupt through the gums after the age of 6 months and generally fall off around the age of 12.

Permanent teeth – The second and final set of teeth in a human are called permanent teeth. These consist of canines, incisors, premolars and molars.

 Tooth decay – Tooth decay means the damage of enamel. It generally happens when bacteria in your mouth makes acids that attack the enamel. There can be a combination of factors which leads to tooth decay which includes  frequent snacking, sipping sugary drinks and not cleaning your teeth well. Tooth decay can lead to cavities or dental caries, which are holes in your teeth. If tooth decay is not treated, it can cause pain, infection, and even tooth loss.

 Plaque – Plaque is a mass of germs or bad bacteria that grows on the surface of the teeth. This can be seen as a soft, sticky film that builds up on your teeth. The bacteria of plaque causes tooth decay.

 Salivary gland – Salivary glands are present in the mouth that secrete saliva. There are 3 pairs of salivary glands in the mouth, three(3) on each side.

 Tongue – The tongue is a muscular organ. It helps with chewing,  swallowing and speaking. During swallowing, the tongue pushes a tiny bit of ball- shaped mass of chewed food called a bolus, towards the back of your throat and into the opening of your oesophagus.

The presence of  papillae on the tongue gives it a rough texture. It is covered with several taste buds.

Papillae – Papillae are tiny outgrowths or bumps present on the surface of the tongue that consist of the several taste buds. The presence of papillae on the tongue gives it a rough texture. They are responsible for giving the tongue its texture and are responsible for the sensation of touch.

Taste buds – Taste buds are ovoid clusters present on the surface of the tongue. These contain taste receptors which help to identify or sense the taste of the food.

Function of teeth – Teeth are used for Cutting, biting, chewing and grinding the food.

Saliva – Saliva is secreted by salivary glands. The functions of saliva are –

  • It acts as digestive juice and softens the food, which further leads to the easy process of digestion.
  • It moistens the food for easy swallowing.
  • It helps to clean the mouth, tending to destroy germs to prevent tooth decay.  
  • It contains a digestive enzyme called salivary amylase, which breaks down starch into sugar.

HCl – HCl stands for Hydrochloric acid. It is the major component of gastric juice. It helps to kill germs in the food. It also activates enzymes for breakdown of certain proteins. HCl converts pepsinogen which is not active into pepsin to break proteins in our stomach.

Mucus – Mucus is a sticky substance produced by the stomach wall. This mucus protects the stomach lining from being attacked by different acids such as HCl that are used during digestion.

Gastric juices – Gastric juice is the digestive juice which is colorless, watery, acidic fluid and is secreted by the gastric glands found on the wall of the stomach. It consists of hydrochloric acid, mucus, and different enzymes.

Bolus – Bolus  is round, ball-shaped and a mixture of chewed food formed by the combination of food and saliva in the mouth. The bolus is swallowed by the mouth which travels down the oesophagus to the stomach for digestion.

Chyme – Chyme is a thick semisolid mass of partially digested food that is formed in the stomach during digestion.

Starch – Starch is an organic compound. It is a polysaccharide made of many glucose molecules. It is a stored form of carbohydrate in plants.

Bile juice – Bile juice is secreted by the liver. Bile juice is a yellowish brown fluid. It is stored in the gallbladder. The main function of bile juice is to break down the fat molecules known as emulsification of fats.

Emulsification – Emulsification is the breakdown of bigger fat  globules into smaller fat droplets. The fat molecules are digested and broken down into fatty acids and glycerol.

Gallbladder – Gall bladder is a pouch-like organ attached to the liver. It stores the bile juice produced in the liver.

Can we live without gallbladder?

Yes, we can. If gallbladder is not there the bile juice produced will be directly sent to the small intestine without being stored and concentrated.

Insulin – Insulin is a hormone that lowers the level of glucose (a type of sugar) in the blood. Insulin is secreted by the pancreas.

Diabetes mellitus  – Diabetes mellitus commonly known as diabetes is a condition that occurs when there is excess of  glucose or sugar level in the bloodstream.

 Villi / Villus

  • Villi are small, finger-like projections present on the inner wall of the small intestine.
  • Villi increases the surface area of the intestinal walls for maximum absorption of digested food.

Rectum – Rectum is the last part of the large intestine where the undigested waste material  or faeces is stored temporarily until it is eliminated out of the body through anus.

Vermiform Appendix – Vermiform appendix is a finger-like, blind-ended tube connected to the cecum of the large intestine. It serves as a microbial reservoir because it stores beneficial microbes.

 Flatulence – Flatulence is a biological term for releasing gas from the digestive system through the anus.

Cellulose – Cellulose is the most abundant organic compound. Cellulose is a complex carbohydrate consisting of oxygen, carbon, and hydrogen. Cellulose is a polysaccharide made up of many glucose units. A plant’s cell wall is primarily made up of cellulose.

Anus – Anus is the last part of the alimentary canal in humans.  It is a part through which the undigested waste material or faeces are eliminated out of the body.

Herbivores – Herbivores are the organisms which only eat plants. For example- cow, buffalo, deer, etc.

Why can’t humans eat grass?

It is because the grass is rich in cellulose, which is a type of carbohydrate that humans are not able to digest due to the absence of cellulose-digesting enzymes. Animals such as cows have a specialized stomach with four chambers to aid in the digestion of grass.

Rumination – The process where cud returns to the mouth in small lumps for ruminants to chew is called rumination.

Ruminants – Grass eating animals are known as ruminants. Animals like cows, goats and buffaloes eat grass.

Four parts of stomach in ruminants-  Rumen, Reticulum, Omasum and Abomasum.

Rumen – Rumen is the first stomach of a ruminant

Reticulum – Reticulum is the second part of the stomach in ruminants, it passes the smaller digested particles from the rumen to the omasum.

Omasum – The omasum is where food particles that are small enough get transferred into the abomasum for enzymatic digestion.

Abomasum – The last part of the stomach (abomasum), called the true stomach as the protein digestion occurs in acidic conditions.

Cellulase – Cellulose is an enzyme that digests cellulose.

Cud – Cud is the partially digested food that is brought up again to the mouth from the first stomach of the ruminants for further chewing.

Amoeba – Amoeba is a type of unicellular organism which has the ability to alter its shape by extending pseudopods.

Unicellular – Unicellular organisms are those which are made of a single cell. Example- Amoeba, Bacteria

Pseudopodia – Pseudopodia are temporary cytoplasmic extensions, which helps the cell to move

Vacuole – Vacuole is one of the cell organelle which is prominent in plants and helps in storage of water and food materials. 

Nucleus – Nucleus is one of the most important cell organelles found in eukaryotic cells. It is a membrane-bound spherical organelle present at the center of the cell, that contains the entire genetic information of the cell.

Cell membrane – The cell membrane is also known as the plasma membrane.  It is a semi-permeable membrane composed of lipids and proteins. The main functions of the cell membrane includes- protecting the cell and  providing support in maintaining the shape of the cell.

Food vacuole – Food vacuole is a membrane-bound vacuole formed in amoeba and helps in the digestion of food.

Digestion in amoeba – Amoeba has a flexible membrane and finger-like projections called pseudopodia. Pseudopodia forms a vacuole around it and helps in engulfing the food. When the food particle is completely trapped inside its vacuole amoeba secretes its digestive enzymes and digests the food. The digestive enzymes are secreted into the food vacuole in amoeba to break down the food. The enzymes act on food particles in the vacuole and break down into simpler molecules by chemical reaction which are soluble in its body.

Siphoning – Siphoning is a mode of nutrition in which animals suck the food from substratum.

Sucking – Sucking is a mode of nutrition in which insects pierce the food item and then sucks the internal fluid of the food.

Defecation – Defecation is the process of discharge of faces from the body.                                                 

Photosynthesis – [Photo: light, Synthesis: to make] Photosynthesis is the process where, in the presence of chlorophyll, plants use the energy from the sunlight to synthesize food from raw materials like water, carbon dioxide.

Photosynthesis and Digestion

  • Photosynthesis is the process by which plants make their own food in the presence of sunlight and chlorophyll pigment by using raw materials like water and carbon dioxide.
  • Digestion is the breakdown of complex food molecules to obtain energy to do various life processes. Both these processes are the reverse of each other .

Plant nutrients and animal nutrients

Plant nutrients–

  • Plants require two types of nutrients- Macronutrients and Micronutrients.
  • Macronutrients are those which are required in higher quantities which include nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, magnesium and sulphur.
  • Micronutrients are those which are required in minute quantities which include boron, chlorine, copper, iron, manganese, molybdenum, and zinc.

Animal nutrients are mainly what the plants produce. These are again of two types- Macronutrients and micronutrients.

  • Macronutrients – Carbohydrates, Proteins, Fats
  • Micronutrients – Vitamins and Minerals.

Calories

  • Food gives us energy and this energy is measured in calories. A calorie is the unit of energy.
  • A calorie is the amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of one gram of water by one degree centigrade.
  • Standard unit of food energy is kilocalorie 1 kilocalorie =1000 calories

Glycogen – Glycogen is a polysaccharide of glucose that serves as a form of energy storage in animals.

Fats – Fat is a stored form of energy. It produces energy in the body when required. The fat lying underneath the skin renders protection to the body against a rapid heat loss.

Proteins – Proteins are made up of amino acids that join together to form long chains. There are 20 amino acids that help form thousands of different proteins in your body.

  1. Component of every cell.
  2. Components of hair, nails. E.g. Keratin protein.
  3. Build and repair damaged tissues.
  4. Make Necessary enzymes and hormones.
  5. Important building blocks of bones, cartilage, muscles, skin and blood.

Proteins can’t be stored in our body like carbohydrates and fats, no reservoir, should be replenished on a daily basis.

Protein – Proteins are a type of macronutrients required by the body for growth and repair. Hence, they are also known as “body building food”. Milk, fish, meat, cheese and eggs are the main sources of animal proteins. Plant based proteins can be obtained from pulses and beans.

Putrefaction – Slow decay of certain parts of the body.

Water

  1. Helps to regulate body temperature
  2. Transports nutrients and oxygen to the all parts of the body
  3. Helps in the digestion and excretion of waste products
  4. Prevents dry skin, reduces the intensity of fever and headache

Dog’s digestive system – The dog digestive system includes all the organs involved in eating and processing food. The digestion takes 6 hours to complete.

Cow’s digestive system – The digestion on cows takes about 80 hours as they have to process their food since their food is grass and it contains cellulose which is hard to process. The friendly bacteria in the cow’s intestine or gut help in the digestion process called rumination.

Chicken’s digestive system – Chicken’s don’t have teeth, to make up, they swallow small stones which are stored in another organ called gizzards, these small stones help to grind the cereals which they eat.

Rabbit’s digestive system

  • The food which are eaten by the rabbits can’t be digested by the rabbit’s digestive system, the materials from the intestine is packaged in to small round moist pellets, microorganisms present in their intestine acts on these moist pellets to convert the undigested food in to the digestible nutrients .
  • The nutrient rich pellets which are ready in the intestine must be taken into the digestive tract of the rabbit once more  by the action of the brain in which they emerge this out and eaten up immediately after that ,that is they are eating their nutrient rich pellets or it’s faeces.

Shark’s digestive system – Sharks when swallowing something which they can’t digest are able to turn their stomach inside out to expel whatever they swallowed .

Stomach -functions

  1. Stomach secretes digestive enzymes and acids for digestion of food
  2. Mucus protect the stomach lining by from being burnt from acids
  3. Unwanted bacterias will be killed by the acidic medium
  4. Food is ground and mixed by the contraction of stomach’s muscular wall
  5. It takes 40 min to few hours for the stomach to break down the food
  6. Average human stomach can comfortable hold about a litre of food
  7. Our stomach can hold 15 ml when it is empty to 4 litres when it is full

Liver Cirrhosis  – Liver flushes out the toxic substances from our blood, if we consume alcohol, the liver needs to clean up the alcohol from our body, excess consumption of alcohol causes our liver to die and this is called cirrhosis.

Vermiform Appendix – Earlier Vermiform appendix was considered as a vestigial organ, but according to recent study the appendix acts as a safe house or reservoir for good bacteria that is needed to digest our food.

Flatulence – Humans pass through 500 – 1500 ML of gases everyday ,and this can be passed through 10-15 times in a day. This passing of gas is known as flatulence. These gases are coming from the air we breathe in, which gets into our digestive tract and  produced by the bacterias in the intestine.

Rumination – Ruminants or herbivores like cows, buffalo etc. have a 4 chambered stomach which contains rumen, reticulum, omasum and abomasum, it is an adaptation to prevent from being hunted down by predators while they are eating. In the four chamber rumen is the largest and most important chamber and some microorganisms and bacterias are present in the rumen, these microorganisms will produce enzymes required to digest the cellulose from plants. During digestion, food will form a soft chunk called cud, the cud produced is regurgitated back into the animal’s mouth where they can chew again. The saliva of the cow greatly aids in digesting the cud, after chewing the food bipasses into the two chambers of the stomach and directly enters into the third chamber, the walls of the third chamber mash and compact the food up much further and pass it on to the fourth chamber. The final digestion of the stomach is done there and passed on to the intestine.

 

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Class 7 Science Forest Our lifeline Important Questions

Very Short Question:

  1. Name the resource that serves as green lungs and water purifying systems in nature.
  2. What is crown of the tree?
  3. Name the process by which plants release oxygen.
  4. Name the living organism that helps in maintaining the supply of nutrients to the growing plants in the forest.
  5. Name some factors responsible for clearing of forests.
  6. Name the plant that forms the lowest layer in forest.
  7. What is canopy?
  8. Name any two forest products.
  9. What is Endemic species?
  10. What provides forest for many animals and plants?

Very Short Answers:

  1. Answer: Forest
  2. Answer: The branchy part of the tree above the stem is known as crown of the tree.
  3. Answer: Photosynthesis
  4. Answer: Decomposers
  5. Answer: Construction of roads and buildings, industrial development, increasing demand of wood etc.
  6. Answer: Herbs form the lowest layer in the forest.
  7. Answer: Tall trees which look like roof over other plants in the forest is called canopy.
  8. Answer: Wax and paper
  9. Answer: When an animal or a plant is found in a specific area, it is known as an endemic species.
  10. Answer: Home

Short Questions:

  1. There is no waste in a forest. Explain
  2. Explain how forests prevent floods.
  3. What are decomposers? Explain with example.
  4. What role does decomposer play in forest?
  5. How water pollution will be affected with the depletion of forest?
  6. Explain why there is a need of variety of animals and plants in a forest?
  7. Why forest floor seemed to be dark coloured?
  8. Define the following:
  • Crown
  • Understoreys

Short Answers:

  1. Answer: There are several organisms and micro-organisms that live in the soil convert waste into useful nutrients called humus. This is why there is no waste in forest.
  2. Answer: Forest absorbs rainwater and allows it to seep naturally; its leaves and branches prevent rain to hit the ground directly.
  3. Answer: The micro-organisms which convert the dead plants and animals to humus are known as decomposers like Fungi and bacteria. They convert dead leaves and dead animals into humus.
  4. Answer: Decomposers convert dead leaves and dead animals into humus.
  5. Answer: Without tree roots holding the soil in a forest, soil will run into the river and will cause water pollution.
  6. Answer: Animals and plants in a forest are dependent on the other for food. So there is a need of variety of animals and plants in a forest. Many food chains can be found in the forest like

Grass→ insects→ frog→ snake→ eagle.

  1. Answer: The forest floor seemed dark coloured as it is covered with a layer of dead and decaying matters like leaves, fruits, seeds, twigs and small herbs.
  2. Answer:
  • Crown: The branchy part of tree above the stem is called crown.
  • Understoreys: Trees have crowns of different type and sizes, these creates different horizontal layers in the forest, these are known as understoreys.

Long Questions:

  1. Discuss the role of forest in maintaining the balance between oxygen and carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.
  2. Explain how animals dwelling in the forest help it grow and regenerate.
  3. Explain the importance of forest.

Long Answers:

  1. Answer: The forest plays an important role in maintaining the balance between oxygen and carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. As we know plants for their food nutrition requirement make use of process of photosynthesis, in which they consume Carbon Dioxide, released by the living organism from the environment. As a result of photosynthesis, plants release oxygen which is again consumed by living beings for respiration and this cycle goes on.
  2. Answer: The wide variety of animals helps the forest to regenerate and grow. In forest, plants produce food. All animals, whether herbivores or carnivores, depend ultimately on plants for food. Organisms which feed on plants often get eaten by other organisms, and so on. For example, grass is eaten by insects, which in turn, is taken by the frog. The frog is consumed by snakes. This is said to form a food chain:

Grass→ insects→ frog→ snake→ eagle.

Many food chains can be found in the forest. All food chains are linked. If anyone food chain is disturbed, it affects other food chains. These food chains produce a lot of supplementary products which are vital for the plants growth. The micro-organisms which convert the dead plants and animals to humus are known as decomposers. Decomposers help in maintaining the supply of nutrients to the growing plants in the forest. Decaying heap of animal dropping is good source of nutrition for plants in the forest. The decaying animal dung also provides nutrients to the seedlings to grow. The animals also disperse the seeds of certain plants and help the forest to grow.

  1. Answer: Forests provide us with oxygen. They protect soil and provide habitat to a large number of animals. Forests help in bringing good rainfall in neighbouring areas. They are a source of medicinal plants, timber and many other useful products. By the process of transpiration and photosynthesis, forests maintain the temperature. Forests provide shelter for the animals and act as a protective camouflage. Forests provide shelter and food to the tribes living in the jungle. Forest trees such as the bamboo are used in making furniture, baskets, ladders, etc. The teak tree is used to make furniture. The Neem tree is used for medicinal purposes. Forests also provide wood to make paper and other products such as gum, wax, rubber, and honey. Forests influence the climate, water cycle and air quality. Forests play a very important role in the food chain. When forests are affected, they affect living beings such as animals and plants.
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