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NEURAL CONTROL AND COORDINATION

1. Which of the following statement is incorrect? 4. Match Column–I with column–II and select the
(1) Sympathetic neural system is also known correct option from the codes given below.
as cranio sacral division of autonomous
neural system Column-I Column-II
(2) Deficiency of vitamin A can cause night A Medulla (i) Involuntary
blindness oblongata breathing
movements
(3) Malleus is the largest ear ossicle.
(4) Cranial nerve IX is a mixed nerve B Floor of mid (ii) Accurate
brain voluntary
2. Read the given statements and select the correct
movements
options :-
C Thalamus (iii) Seat of memory
(i) Synaptic cleft of neurons is protoplasmic
space D Cerebral
(ii) In PNS Myelinated nerve fibres are hemispheres
enveloped with Schwann cells, which form E Cerebellum
a myelin sheath around the axon
(iii) In PNS Non - myelinated nerve fibre is (1) A-(i), C(ii), (D)-(iii)
enclosed by a Schwann cell that does not (2) A-(i), E(ii), (B)-(iii)
form a myelin sheath. (3) A-(i), E(ii), (D)-(iii)
(iv) Spinal and cranial nerves are made of only (4) E-(i), C(ii), (B)-(iii)
non-myelinated nerve fibres. 5. ......... prevent the spreading of impulses within
(1) Statements (i) and (ii) are correct the neighbouring fibres.
(2) Statements (i), (ii) and (iii) are correct
(1) Nodes of Ranvier
(3) Statements (iii) and (iv) are correct
(2) Synapse
(4) Statements (ii) and (iii) are correct
3. Which of the following statements is/are (3) Medullary sheaths
incorrect about the electrical synapse? (4) None of these
(i) At electrical synapses, the membranes of pre 6. Extension of sympathetic nervous system is
and post synaptic neurons are in very close (1) adrenal medulla
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proximity.
(2) adrenal cortex
(ii) Electrical current can flow directly from
(3) pineal
one neuron into the other across the
synapses (4) neurohypophysis
(iii) Transmission of an impulse across 7. Cytons of both central and autonomic sensory
electrical synpses is very similar to impulse fibres occur in
conduction along single axon (1) spinal ganglia
(iv) Electrical synapses are fast
(2) dorsal part of spinal cord
(v) Electrical synapses are more in our system.
(3) ventral part of spinal cord
(1) (ii), (iv) only (2) (i) and (iii) only
(4) autonomic ganglia
(3) (v) only (4) (iii) only

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8. The mesencephalic (cerebral) aqueduct links 13. Identify the organ/innervation mismatch.
the (1) Glossopharyngeal nerve - Tongue
(1) lateral ventricles (2) Optic nerve - Eye muscles
(2) lateral ventricles and the third ventricle (3) Opthalamic nerve - Olfactory epithelium
(4) Cochlear nerve - Spiral organ
(3) third and fourth ventricle
14. Common feature amongest acetylcholine,
(4) laterial ventricles and the fourth ventricle
noradrenaline and serotonin is
9. The rectus eye muscle capable of causing the
(1) all are anticoagulants
eye ball to turn laterally in a horizontal plane
is innervated by which cranial nerve? (2) they lower blood pressure

(1) Optic nerve (3) they raise heart beat

(2) Abducens nerve (4) all are neurotransmitters

(3) Facial nerve 15. Na+ – K+ pump is found in membrane of many

cells, like nerve cells. It works against electro -
(4) Oculomotor nerve
chemical gradient and involve an integral
10. The white matter of the central nervous system
protein ATPase. For each molecule of ATP used
is always
(1) three ion of Na+ and taken in and two K+
(1) deep to the grey matter
are taken in
(2) unmyelinated
(2) three ions of Na+ and taken in and three K+
(3) arranged into tracts are pumped out
(4) composed of sensory fibres only (3) two ions of Na+ are thrown out and three
11. Acetylcholine takes part in K+ are absorbed
(1) enhancing membrane permeability (4) three ions of K+ are absorbed and three Na+
(2) synaptic transmission are pumped out
(3) electrical synapse 16. In the central nervous system, myelinated
(4) None of the above fibres form the ......., while the non - myelinated
fibre cells form the ........
12. Consider the following statements about the
parasympathetic division of the ANS. (1) grey matter; white matter

(I) All its neurons release acetylcholine as their (2) white matter; grey matter
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primary neutransmitter substance (3) ependymal cells; neurosecretory cells

(II) The cell bodies of its post - ganglionic (4) neurosecretory cells; ependymal cells
neurons lie in or near the organ innervated 17. The function of our visceral organs is controlled
(III) The cell bodies of its pre - ganglionic by
neurons lie in the spinal cord these (1) Central and somatic nervous system
statement (2) Sympathetic and somatic neural system
(1) All are true (3) Sympathetic and parasympathetic neural
(2) None are true system
(3) I and II are true (4) None of the above
(4) II and III are true

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18. Consider the following four statement (A-D) 20. Identify the correct match from the column I, II
and III.
and select the option which includes the correct
Column-I Column-II Column-III
one only.
A Dendron a Myelinogenesis i Transduction
(A) Nissl's granules are mass of ribosomes and
B Cell body b Receptor ii P.N.S.
endoplasmic reticulum.
(B) Nissl's granule are mass of ribosomes only Myelinated Information
C c Grey matter iii
Axon co-ordination
(C) Nissl's help in all proteins synthesis. Fast
D Schwann cell d White matter iv
Functions carried out by nervous system conduction
(1) A-a-i, B-d-iv, C-c-iii, D-b-ii
(D) Nissl's granule are present in cell body and (2) A-b-i, B-c-iii, C-d-ii, D-a-iv
(3) A-b-i, B-c-iii, C-d-iv, D-a-ii
dendron
(4) B-a-i, A-d-iv, C-c-ii, D-b-iii
(1) Statement (C), (D) 21. The figure below show three steps X,Y,Z of
conduction of a nerve impulse. Select the option
(2) Statement (B), (C) and (D) given correct identification together with what
represent.
(3) Statement (A), (B) A B
(4) Statement (A), (C) and (D)
X
19. Consider the following four statement (A-D)
and select the option which includes the correct A
Na B
one only.
(A) The gap in between two unmyelinated Y

sheath is called nodes of ranvier

Na
(B) Myelinated nerve fibres and present in A B
spinal and cranial nerve only
Z
(C) Unmyelinated nerve fibre is enclosed by a
Schwann cell that does not form a myelin
(1) Z-The current flows in inner surface from
sheath around the axon. It is commonly
site A to B and outer surface flows from site
found in autonomous and somatic neural B to A to complete circuit of current flow.
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system Hence polarity is reversed and action

potential is generated at site 'B'
(D) Each branch of axon terminates into a bulb (2) X-It show that stimulus is applied at site A
like structure called synaptic knob which thus leads to repaid influx of Na+ followed
by reversal of polarity
possesses synaptic vesicles, which contain (3) Y-Ionic gradient across the resting
a chemical called neurotransmitter. membrane maintained by active
transportation of ion by sodium-potassium
(1) Statement (C), (D) pump as result outer surface of axonal
mambrane possess positive charge while
(2) Statement (B), (C) and (D) inner surface becomes negatively charged
(3) Statement (A), (B) there for called polarized state at site A
(4) Z-show axonal membrane of neuron is
(4) Statement (A), (C) and (D) polarized state at site A is responsible for
excitability
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22. Which one of the following option gives the
A B C D
correct categorisation according to A, B, C. Endocrine Nervous
(1) Excited stage Detection
system system
C
A B
Excitable Excitable Nervous Endocrine
Polarized Depolarized (2)
stage
Transmission
system system
cell
Nervous Endocrine
Resting Excitable (3) Homeostatsis Co-ordination
(1) Neuron system system
stage stage
Nervous Endorine
Excited Nissl's (4) Homeostasis Co-ordination
system system
(2) Repolarization
stage granule

Resting Excited Sympathetic

(3) Neurons C.N.S.
stage stage Smooth
(B) Muscle Division
25. Afferent
Na+ high in Na+ low in Effector (A) (D)
P.N.S. Para
(4)
axoplasm axopolasm organ Sympathetic
Receive Skeletal
23. In the following list, how many properties are Detect Muscle
(C)
present in the neural system?

Transmission, elasticity, contractability, A B C D

detection, chemical co-ordination, and receive (1) Conduction Afferent S.N.S. A.N.S.
(1) Four
(2) Co-ordination Efferent A.N.S. S.N.S.
(2) Three

(3) Two (3) Transmission Efferent S.N.S. A.N.S.

(4) Five
(4) Co-ordination Sensory S.N.S. A.N.S.
24. Identify the likely steps A, B, C, D in human
physiology.
26. Read the following statements about synapse
and choose the wrong statement.
(C) Porovides an (D) Provides
Organized information (1) At chemical synpase, neurotransmitters are
Network of intercellular involved in transmission of the impulse
Point to Point Throughout
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Organ (2) The conduction that takes place at electric

synapse is similar to conduction across axon
Integrated
system (3) Impulse transmission across chemical
(A) Must be (B) Is the Process synpase is always faster than a electrical
Co-ordinated which two or synapse
to Maintain more organs
Interact and (4) At post synpatic membrane, the new potential
complement the
function of each developed may be excitatory or inhibitory
other

Organ/Organ System

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27. Across synpase, the following steps of (2) Synapse is formed by two membranes first
transmission of nerve impulse are given. presynaptic membrane of synaptic knob
Arrange in sequence. and second post synaptic membrane of
(A) Opening of specific ions channels allows dendrite
the entry of ions a new excitatory or (3) Synaptic membrane always be seprated by
inhibitory potential are generated a gap called synaptic cleft
(B) Arrival of action potential at axon terminal. (4) In chemical synapse, neurotransmitter is
released and either excitatory or inhibitory
(C) Depolarization of presynaptic membrane
potential is generated on post synaptic
(D) Synaptic vescicle fuses with the synpatic
membrane.
membrane and neurotransmitter releases in
31. If after, cutting through dorsal root of a spinal
synaptic cleft by influx of Ca+2 ions
cord of a mammal, the associated receptor in
(E) Neurotransmitter binds to the receptor on skin was stimulated the animal would
post synaptic membrane (1) Still be able to feel the stimulation
(1) B®A®C®D®E (2) Show no respose
(2) B®C®D®E®A (3) Show a normal but slow response
(3) E®D®C®B®A (4) Respond but only at a different level of spinal
cord
(4) E®C®E®D®A
32. Route of reflex arc is
28. Which statement is wrong about the function of
(1) Effectors, grey matter, mottor fibres, sen-
brain?
sory fibres and receptors
(1) Medulla oblangata regulates involuntary
(2) Receptors sensory fibres, grey matter and
activity of our body motor fibres
(2) Hypothalamus mainly controls A.N.S. (3) Receptors sensory fibres, grey matter, mo-
(3) Voluntary muscle activity is started by tor fibres and effectors
cerebellum (4) Sensory fibres, grey matter, motor fibres,
(4) Cerebrem is responsible for voluntary receptors and effectors
activity in voluntary muscles. 33. Read the following statements and find out the
incorrect statements :-
29. The cerebrum wraps around a structure called
a. The CNS is the site of information
thalamus, which is
processing and control.
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(1) a major coordinating centre for sensory and

b. The somatic neural system relays impulses
motor signaling from the CNS to the involuntary organs and
(2) a major coordinating centre for sensory smooth muscles of the body.
signal only c. The autonomic neural system transmits
(3) a major centre for motor signaling only impulses from the CNS to skeletal muscles.
(4) not a nervous part of a brain d. The autonomic neural system is further
30. Which of the following statement is false classified into sympathetic and
regarding synapse? parasympathetic neural system.
(1) a and b (2) b and c
(1) Electricle synapse in very similar to impulse
(3) c and (4) a and d
conduction along a single axon

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34. Cranial nerves supplying eyes are :- 38. During development of action potential in a
(1) 3, 4, 5 (2) 4, 6, 7 nerve fibre, positive and negative charges on
(3) 4, 5, 6 (4) 3, 4, 6 outer and inner side of axon membrane are
35. Choose the type of nervous system and type reversed due to :-
of muscle supplying visceral organs :- (1) Excretion of all K+ ions
(1) Sympathetic nervous system, voluntary (2) More K+ ions enter than Na+ ions leave the
(2) Sympathetic nervous system, involuntary axon
(3) Parasympathetic nervous system, (3) More Na+ ions enter the axon than K+ ions
involuntary leaving it
(4) Both sympathetic and parasympathetic (4) All Na+ ions enter the axon
nervous system, involuntary 39. Intellectual ability is controlled by :-
36. Match the columns and find out the (1) Frontal lobe (2) Parietal lobe
combination:- (3) Temporal lobe (4) Occipital lobe
Column I Coulmn II 40. Unidirectional transmission of a nerve impulse
(a) Cervial nerves (i) 5 pairs through synaps fibre is due to
(b) Thoracic nerves (ii) 1 pair
(1) Neurotransmitters which are released by
(c) Lumbar nerves (iii) 12 pairs
dendrites and not by axon endings
(d) Coccygeal nerves (iv) 8 pairs
(2) Nerve fibre which is insulated by a medullary
(1) a-ii, b-iv, c-i, d-iii
(2) a-iv, b-iii, c-i, d-ii sheath
(3) a-i, b-iv, c-ii, d-iii (3) Sodium pump which starts operating only at
(4) a-iv, b-i, c-ii, d-iii the cyton and then continues into the nerve
37. Read the following statements and find out the fibre
incorrect statements :-
(4) Neurotransmitters which are released by the
a. A synapse is formed by the membrane of a
axon endings and not by dendrites
pre-synaptic neuron and a post-synaptic
neuron, which may or may not be separated 41. Which one of the following does not act as a
by a gap called synaptic cleft. neurotransmitter?
b. At electrical synapses, the membranes of
(1) Norepinephrine
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pre-and post-synaptic neurons are in very

close proximity. (2) Cortisone
c. Electrical current can flow directly from (3) Acetylcholine
one neuron into the other across chemical
(4) Epinephrine
synapses.
42. Destruction of the anterior horn cells of the
d. Impulse transmission across a chemical
synapse is always faster than that across a spinal cord would result in loss of
electric synapse. (1) integrating impulses
e. Electrical synapses are rare in our system. (2) sensory impulses
(1) a and b (2) b and c
(3) voluntary motor impulses
(3) c and d (4) d and e
(4) commissural impulses

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43. Injury to vagus nerve will not affect
(1) Gastrointestinal movements
(2) Tongue movements
(3) Cardiac movements
(4) Pancreatic secretion

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