Biology
Given below is an example of a certain structure and its special functional activity. On a similar pattern fill in the blanks with suitable functions:
Example: Chloroplast and Photosynthesis
(i) Xylem and ……………
(ii) Ciliary Body and ……………
(iii) Seminiferous Tubule and ……………
(iv) Thyroid gland and ……………
(v) Eustachian Tube and ……………
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(i) Xylem and upward transport of water and minerals.
(ii) Ciliary Body and alters the focal length of lens.
(iii) Seminiferous Tubule and production of sperms.
(iv) Thyroid gland and secretion of Thyroxine for regulation of basal metabolism.
(v) Eustachian Tube and equalizes air pressure on either side of ear drum.
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