Question 2(a)Differentiate between the following pairs on the basis of what is mentioned within brackets: [5](i) Spinal nerves and Cranial nerves (number of nerves)(ii) Near vision and Distant vision (shape of the eye lens)(iii) Corpus callosum and Corpus luteum (function)(iv) Turgor pressure and Wall pressure (explain)(v) Disinfectant and Antiseptic (definition)

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(i) Difference between Spinal nerves and Cranial nerves (number of nerves)

Spinal nerves	Cranial nerves
Spinal nerves are composed of 31 nerve pairs	Cranial nerves are composed of 12 nerve pairs.

(ii) Difference between near vision and Distant vision (shape of the eye lens)

Near vision	Distant vision
In near vision, the lens is too curved.	In distant vision, the lens is too flat.

(iii) Difference between Corpus callosum and Corpus luteum (function)

Corpus callosum	Corpus luteum
Connect the left and right cerebral hemispheres.	Secrete female sex hormones Oestrogen and Progesterone.

(iv) Difference between Turgor pressure and Wall pressure (explain)

Turgor pressure	Wall pressure
The pressure of cell contents on the cell wall is called Turgor pressure.	The pressure exerted by the cell wall on the cell content is called Wall pressure.

(v) Difference between Disinfectant and Antiseptic (definition)

Disinfectant	Antiseptic
These are strong chemical substances that are applied on spots and places where germs thrive and multiply.	These are mild chemical substances which, when applied on the body, kill germs. These substances cause no harm to the skin and body.

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