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1 Consider the following statements: 8 Which of the following does not has brain?
I. A motor neuron along with the muscle fibers (1) Hydra
connected to it constitute a motor unit (2) Insects
II. The neurotransmitter released at the neuro-muscular (3) Vertebrates
junction is Acetylcholine. (4) Earthworm
III. Myosin head has ATPase activity
Which of the above statements are true? 9 CNS is not
1. I and II only (1) Brain
2. I and III only (2) Spinal cord
3. II and III only (3) Site of information processing and control
4. I, II, and III (4) Tissues/organs

2 Human neural system has 10 Multipolar neurons are

(1) CNS (1) One axon and two or more dendrites
(2) PNS (2) One dendrites and two or more axon
(3) Both A and B (3) Multiple dendrites and no axon
(4) MNS (4) No dendrites and multiple axon

3 The gaps between two adjacent myelin sheath are 11 PNS does not consist of
called 1. Afferent Fibres
(1) Nodes of Ranvier 2. Efferent Fibres
(2) Axon terminal 3. Nerve fibres
(3) Synaptic knob 4. All Neuroglial Cells
(4) Schwan cell
12 The neural system provides an organized network
4 Neuron cannot perform which of the following of ___A___ connections for a ___B___ coordination.
functions? Choose the correct option for A, B to complete the given
(1) Detection of stimuli statement.
(2) Receiving stimuli 1. A – point to point, B – slow
(3) Transmitting different kinds of stimuli 2. A – chemical, B – fast
(4) Giving nutrition to neuroglial cells 3. A – point to point, B – fast
4. A – Chemical, B – slow
5 Myelinated nerve fibres are found in
(1) Cranial nerves 13 PNS does not belong to which of the following
(2) Spinal nerves system?
(3) Both A and B (1) Somatic Neural System
(4) Not in CNS (2) Autonomic Neural System
(3) Central Neural system
6 Axon cannot have (4) Both A and B
(1) Synaptic knob with synaptic vesicles
(2) Distal end is branched 14 Unipolar neuron means
(3) Synaptic vesicles have chemicals called (1) Cell body with one axon only
neurotransmitters (2) Cell body with dendrite only
(4) Nissl's Granules (3) Only cell body
(4) An axon and dendrite with a cell body
7 Which of the following is not associated with ANS?
(1) Sympathetic neural system 15 Unmyelinated nerve fibres are found in
(2) Parasympathetic neural system (1) Autonomous
(3) Somatic Neural system (2) Somatic Neural systems
(4) Both B and C (3) Both A and B
(4) CNS
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16 Select the incorrect statement: 22 The polarity of the membrane at site A is reversed ie
Na+/K+ ATPase is an electrogenic pump that helps to inside of the membrane becomes changed from negative
1. maintain an electrochemical ionic gradient across to positive
axolemma. 1. Called as depolarization
2. Called as repolarization
At rest, axoplasm has lower Na+ ions concentration
2. 3. Called as polarization
than K+ ion concentration.
4. Called as hyperpolarization
Brain stem comprises midbrain, pons, and medulla
3.
oblongata. 23 The membrane of neuron is polarized because
Thalamus part of the hindbrain is responsible for (1) Different kind of lipids are there over membrane
4.
emotions like anger and rage. (2) Different kinds of ion channels are there in
membrane
17 The somatic neural system relays impulses (3) These ion channels are selectively permeable to
1. From skeletal muscles to CNS different ions
2. From CNS to skeletal muscles (4) Both B and C
3. From visceral muscles to CNS
4. From CNS to visceral muscles 24 Neurons are excitable cells because
(1) Their membranes are in unpolarized state
18 Nissl's Granules are not found in (2) There membranes are very light to create channels
(1) Dendrites (3) They have got neurotransmitters
(2) Cell body (4) Their membranes are in polarized state
(3) Axon
(4) Both A and C 25 At Resting condition, the neuron membrane is
(1) Negative from outside
19 Which of the following is/are controlled by the (2) Negative from inside
human brain ? (3) Positive from inside
a. Balance of the body (4) Both A and C
b. Circadian rhythm of the body
c. Human behaviour 26 Which of the following conditions are not true
d. Functioning of heart and kidneys across resting membrane?
1. Only d (1) Axoplasm has more number of Potassium ions
2. a and d (2) Axoplasm has less number of sodium ions
3. a,b and c (3) High Concentration of negatively charged proteins in
4. a,b,c,d fluid outside axoplasm
(4) Both B and C
20 Node of Ranvier occurs where
(1) nerve is covered with myelin sheath 27 The………. difference across the resting membrane
(2) neurolemma is discontinuous is called as Resting potential.
(3) neurolemma and myelin sheath are discontinuous (1) Electrochemical potential
(4) myelin sheath is discontinuous (2) Electrical potential
(3) Chemical
21 Consider the following statements: (4) Chemiosmotic
I. Somatic neural system relays impulses from CNS to
skeletal muscles. 28 The rise in stimulus-induced permeability to
II. Autonomic neural system transmits impulses from a. Potassium ions
CNS to involuntary organs and smooth muscles. b. Sodium ions
III. Unmyelinated nerve fibres are commonly found in c. Restoring RMP
spinal and cranial nerves. d. Diffusion of potassium ions
Which of the above statements are true? Arrange them in order.
1. I and II only 1. b-a-c-d
2. I and III only 2. a-b-c-d
3. II and III only 3. b-a-d-c
4. I, II, and III 4. c-a-d-b
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29 In a chemical synapse, when an impulse arrives at 36 Which of the following event can be related to the
the axon terminal, it: repolarisation of nerve fiber?
1. leads to the opening of the calcium channels at the 1. Opening up of K+ gated channel
post-synaptic membrane.
2. Opening up of Cl- gated channel
2. Stimulates the fusion of synaptic vesicles towards the
pre-synaptic membrane. 3. Closure of Na+ gated channel
3. causes the binding of the neurotransmitter of its 4. Both 1 & 3
receptors on the post-synaptic neuron.
4. activates the opening of the potassium channels in the
37 Depolarization of axolemma during nerve
axon terminal.
conduction takes place because of:
30 Ionic gradients across the resting membrane are
+ +
maintained by 1. Equal amount of Na & K moves out across
(1) Active transport of ions axolemma
(2) RMP 2. Na+ ions move inside
(3) Impulse or stimulus
(4) Both A and B 3. More Na+ ions are outside
4. None of the above
31 When a stimulus is applied at a site over neuron
membrane 38 The "sodium-potassium pump" pumps ______.
(1) It becomes freely permeable to Sodium ions 1. sodium ions out and potassium ions in
(2) It becomes freely permeable to potassium ions 2. sodium ions in and potassium ions out
(3) It causes reversal of polarity from positive to 3. sodium and potassium ions in
negative on inner side 4. sodium and potassium ions out
(4) Both A and C
39 Match each item in Column I with one item in
32 Sodium potassium pump in neuronal membranes is Column II and choose your answer from the codes given
(1) Responsible for transfer of 3 sodium outwards and below:
two potassium inwards Column I Column II
(2) Responsible for 2 sodium outwards and three Original establishment of
potassium inwards I. Influx of sodium 1.
RMP
(3) Responsible for 2 sodium and three potassium
inwards Efflux of
II. 2. Repolarization
(4) Responsible for 2 sodium and three potassium potassium
outwards III. Na+/K+ pump 3. Depolarization
IV. Ca++ 4. Plateau in cardiac muscles
33 The resting axonal membrane of a neuron:
1. is not polarized Codes :
2. has an excess of anions on the outside I II III IV
3. is more permeable to potassium ions than to sodium
ions 1. 3 2 4 1
4. cannot be excited by a stimulus 2. 2 1 4 3
3. 2 1 3 4
34 During the process of impulse conduction, the 4. 3 2 1 4
depolarisation of axon takes place because
1. Voltage gated K+ channels open 40 The depolarization of the axonal membrane is due
+ +
2. Equal amounts of Na and K are pumped out to:
3. Voltage gated Na+ channels open 1. Influx of sodium ions
4. Equal amounts of Na+ and K are pumped in 2. Efflux of sodium ions
3. Influx of potassium ions
35 Nerve impulse travelling through synapses cannot 4. Efflux of the potassium ions
be
(1) Excitatory
(2) Inhibitory
(3) Both A and B
(4) Apolar neuronic
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41 During the propagation of a nerve impulse, the 47 Consider the following statements:
action potential results from the movement of The resting axonal membrane is nearly impermeable
I:
1. K+ ions from extracelular fluid to intracellular fluid to sodium ions.
2. Na+ ions from intracellular fluid to extracellular fluid II:
Depolarization of the axonal membrane is due to the
3. K+ ions from intracellular fluid to extracellular fluid influx of sodium ions.
4. Na+ ions from extracellular fluid to intracellular fluid The size of the action potential, if produced, does
III:
not depend on the strength of the stimulus.
42 Read the following statements Which of the above statements are true?
1. I and II only
Depolarization of an axonal membrane is caused 2. I and III only
(A) due to rise in stimulus-induced permeability to Na+ 3. II and III only
and its rapid influx into axoplasm. 4. I, II and III
Diffusion of K+ outside the axonal membrane
(B)
restores the resting potential of the membrane. 48 Which of the following is not associated with
Sodium potassium pump maintains active transport chemical synapse?
(C) of 2Na+ outwards for 3K+ into axoplasm across (1) Slower than electrical synapse
resting membrane (2) Synaptic cleft
Choose the option that represent correct statements only (3) Release of neurotransmitter
1. A only (4) Transmission is similar as that of nerve impulse
2. A and B within an axon
3. B and C
4. A and C 49 Which of the following has not to be there in a
synapse?
43 When neuron is resting, which of the following is (1) Pre synaptic neuron
false with respect to that (2) Post synaptic neuron
(1) It is not conducting any impulse (3) Synaptic cleft
(2) Axonal membrane is more permeable to potassium (4) None of these
ions
(3) Axonal membrane won't allow any flow of sodium 50 Which of the following is not associated with
ions across it Impulse transmission across an electrical synapse?
(4) Membrane is impermeable to negatively charged (1) Faster than chemical synapse
proteins (2) Rare in our system
(3) No synaptic cleft
44 Immediately after an action potential has peaked, (4) Impulse transmission is not similar as that of
which cellular gates open? transmission within a neuron
1. Sodium
2. Chloride 51 Receptor sites for neurotransmitters are located on
3. Calcium the:
4. Potassium 1. tips of axons
2. axon membranes in the regions of the nodes of
45 Which of the following minerals reduces the Ranvier
excitability of nerves and muscles? 3. postsynaptic membrane
1. Potassium 4. presynaptic membrane
2. Sodium
3. Magnesium 52 Which of the following is not associated with
4. Manganese electrical synapse?
(1) No synaptic cleft
46 Restoration of resting potential of the membrane at (2) Pre synaptic membranes and post synaptic
the site of excitation is achieved by:- membranes are in close association with each other
1. Diffusion of K+ outside the membrane (3) Electric current flow directly from one neuron to
2. Diffusion of Na+ outside the membrane other neuron through synapse
3. Diffusion of K+ inside the membrane (4) Very common synapse in our system
4. Diffusion of Na+ inside the membrane
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53 Synaptic cleft is not 58 Nerve impulse is transmitted from one neuron to

(1) Separated by pre synaptic and post synaptic neurons another neuron by the means of
(2) a fluid filled space 1. Synapse
(3) A part of synapse 2. Junction
(4) Present in all synapses 3. Both 1 and 2
4. Current only
54 Five events in the transmission of nerve impulse
across the synapse are given– 59 Consider the following statements:
A. Opening of specific ion channels allows the entry of I. Acetylcholine is released at the electric synapse.
ions, a new action potential is generated in the post II. Electric synapses are faster.
synaptic neuron. III. It is more difficult to regulate an electric synapse
B. Neurotransmitter binds to the receptor on post with respect to a chemical synapse.
synaptic membrane Which of the above statements are true?
C. Synaptic vesicle fuses with pre-synaptic membrane, 1. I and II only
neurotransmitter releases into synaptic cleft 2. I and III only
D. Depolarization of pre-synaptic membrane 3. II and III only
E. Arrival of action potential at axon terminal. 4. I, II, and III
In which sequence do these events occur?
1. E → D → C → B → A 60 The somatic neural system of the peripheral nervous
2. A → B → C → D → E system
3. A → B → D → C → E 1. Relays impulses from CNS to smooth muscles of
4. E → D → C → A → B body
2. Relays impulses from organs to the CNS
55 A diagram showing the axon terminal and synapse 3. Regulates the movement of substances in hollow
is given. Identify correctly at least two of A-D: visceral organs of body
4. Relays impulses from CNS to skeletal muscles

61 Which of the following neural system relays the

impulse from CNS to skeletal muscles?
1. Somatic neural system
2. Sympathetic neural system
3. Parasympathetic neural system
4. Autonomic neural system
1. B- Synaptic connection; D- K+
2. A- Neurotransmitter; B- Synaptic cleft 62 The limbic system is formed by
3. C- Neurotransmitter; D- Ca++ 1. The hypothalamus, epithalamus, amygdala and
4. A- Receptor; C- Synaptic vesicles hippocampus
2. Hypothalamus, amygdala and hippocampus
56 Mark the correct statement: 3. Corpora quadrigemina and hippocampus
Electrical synapses are more common in our neural 4. Midbrain an hindbrain
1.
system than chemical synapses.
The new potential in the post-synaptic neurons may 63 Unmyelinated nerve fiber is:
2.
be either excitatory or inhibitory.
Hypothalamus is the major coordination centre for Not enclosed by a Schwann cell and hence not
3. 1.
sensory and motor signaling. enclosed by a myelin sheath.
The tracts of nerve fibres that connect two cerebral Enclosed by a Schwann cell that does not form a
4. 2.
hemispheres are called corpora bigemina. myelin sheath.
Not enclosed by a Schwann cell but enclosed by a
3.
57 In chemical synapse, postsynaptic membrane myelin sheath formed by oligodendrocytes.
receptor Not found in the autonomous and the somatic neural
4.
binds with system.
1. Excitatory neurotransmitter.
2. Inhibitory neurotransmitter.
3. Ca++ ions.
4. Both 1 and 2
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64 Highly vascular and closely investing protective 69 Which of the following is a reflex action?
coat around the brain is known as (1) Sudden withdrawal of body part, when it comes in
1. Arachnoid contact of hot body
2. Pia mater (2) Knee jerk reflex
3. Dura mater (3) Controlling sleep pattern
4. Sub-arachnoid space (4) More than one options are correct.

70 Consider the following statements.

65 A major coordinating center for sensory and motor
signaling in the human brain is shown in the given
sagittal section by the letter:

(a) Occurs involuntarily and without conscious effort.

(b) At least no afferent and two efferent neuron required.
(c) Only motor neuron is involved in the action.
(d) Polysynaptic and conditional reflex.
(e) Regulated by the spinal cord.
Which of the above statements are correct for the reflex
shown in the above figure?
1. a and e
1. A 2. b, c and d
2. B 3. a, b, d and e
3. C 4. a, b, c, d and e
4. D
71 The reflex arc ends at:
66 The ……. receive signals from …….and transmit it
1. sensory neuron
via …….nerve root 2. motor neuron
(1) Afferent neurons, sensory organs, dorsal 3. effector
(2) Afferent neurons, effector organs, ventral 4. receptor
(3) Efferent neurons, sensory organs, ventral
(4) Efferent neurons, effector organs, dorsal 72 Which of the following is not a part of forebrain?
1. Cerebrum
67 Reflex action does not involve
2. Thalamus
(1) Conscious thought 3. Hypothalamus
(2) PNS 4. Cerebellum
(3) Involuntary response
(4) Both B and C 73 The brain stem does not include:
1. medulla
68 The sensory neuron enters the spinal cord through:
2. pons
1. The dorsal root of the spinal nerve 3. midbrain
2. The ventral root of the spinal nerve 4. cerebral cortex
Either dorsal or ventral root depending on the point
3.
of origin 74 Which of the following is not regulated by
4. Both dorsal and ventral roots of the spinal nerves Medulla?
(1) Respiration
(2) Cardiovascular reflexes
(3) Gastric secretions
(4) Thermoregulation
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75 Pons connects different regions of the brain by the 82 Hypothalamus does not contain centre for
means of controlling
(1) Fibre Tracts 1. Body temperature
(2) Cell bodies 2. Hunger
(3) Dendrites 3. Respiration
(4) Both B and C 4. Osmoregulation

76 A canal called the cerebral aqueduct passes through 83 Which of the following statements are true
the: regarding
1. Diencephalon association areas of brain?
2. Midbrain A. These are the largest areas of forebrain.
3. III ventricle B. These are involved in the regulation of sexual
4. IV ventricle behaviour, expression of emotional reactions
and motivation.
77 Which of the following is not associated with C. These are responsible for complex functions like
midbrain? intersensory association, memory and
(1) Located between thalamus of the forebrain and pons communication.
of the hindbrain D. It is a part of cerebral cortex.
(2) A canal called the cerebral aqueduct passes through 1. A & B
the midbrain 2. A, B & C
(3) The ventral portion of the midbrain made up of 3. A, C & D
mainly of four round swellings (lobes) called Corpora 4. A & C
Quadrigemina
(4) Midbrain and hindbrain form the brain stem 84 Which of the following structures or regions is
incorrectly paired with its function?
78 Limbic system is concerned with 1. limbic system—screening of information between
1. Components of cerebrum and diencephalon the spinal cord and the brain; regulates arousal
2. Regulation of sexual behaviour and sleep
3. Emotional behaviour 2. medulla oblongata—homeostatic control center
4. All of these 3. cerebellum—unconscious coordination of
movement and balance
79 Injury localized to the hypothalamus would most 4. corpus callosum—band of fibers connecting left
and right cerebral hemispheres
likely disrupt:
1. short-term memory
2. co-ordination during locomotion 85 ___A___ is a major coordinating centre for sensory
3. executive functions, such as decision making and motor signaling present in the forebrain of the
4. regulation of body temperature central nervous system. Here ‘A’ is:
1. Association area
80 Cerebral aqueduct passes through the: 2. Thalamus
3. Pons
1. Mid brain
4. Hypothalamus
2. Diencephalon
3. Hind brain
4. Spinal cord 86 _________integrates information received from
semicircular canals of ear and _______ regulates
81 Consider the characteristics of a certain part of the emotional reactions with limbic system.
1. Cerebral cortex, Midbrain
human brain:
2. Cerebellum, Midbrain
I. It contains neurosecretory cells.
3. Cerebral cortex, Hypothalamus
II. It is an important part of the limbic system.
4. Cerebellum, Hypothalamus
III. It is a part of the diencephalons.
This part of the human brain is:
1. Hypothalamus
2. Medulla oblongata
3. Cerebellum
4. Amygdala
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87 Select the answer with correct matching of the 93 The layer of cells which covers the cerebral
structure, its location and function: hemisphere is called
A B C (1) Cerebrum
Controls (2) Pia mater
respiration (3) Cortex
1. Cerebellum Mid brain (4) Dura mater
and gastric
secretions
Controls body 94 Which of the following is not true for cerebrum?
temperature, (1) Forms the major part of the human brain
2. Hypothalamus Fore brain urge for (2) A deep cleft divides transversely into two halves
eating and (3) Cerebral hemispheres are longitudinal halves
drinking (4) The hemispheres are connected by a tract of nerve
Near the fibres called corpus callosum
Rods and
place where
3. Blind spot optic nerve
cones are 95 Mark the incorrect match:
present but
leaves the A canal passes through the midbrain,
inactive here Cerebral
eye 1. → connecting 3rd ventricle to 4th
aqueduct
Equalizes air ventricle of brain.
Anterior part pressure on Thick band of nerve fibres that
Eustachian Corpus
4. of internal either sides of 2. → divides the cerebral cortex lobes into
tube callosum
ear tympanic left and right hemispheres.
membrane Limbic The inner part of forebrain involved in
3. →
system the regulation of sexual behaviour.
88 Cerebral cortex is thrown into Consist of fibre tracts that
(1) Prominent folds 4. Pons → interconnect different regions of the
(2) Prominent skull suture brain.
(3) Not so clear suture
(4) Not so clear folds 96 Which of the following is the middle layer of
cranial meninges?
89 The cerebral cortex is referred to (1) Arachnoid
(1) White matter (2) Dura mater
(2) Grey matter (3) Pia mater
(3) Granule matter (4) Skull
(4) Pia mater
97 Which of the following cranial meninges is in close
90 Which part of the brain is responsible for
contact of the brain tissue?
thermoregulation? (1) Arachnoid
1. Medulla oblongata (2) Pia mater
2. Cerebrum (3) Dura mater
3. Hypothalamus (4) Skull tissue
4. Corpus callosum
98 Which of the following is the outermost cranial
91 The grey color of cerebral cortex is due to meninges?
(1) Neuronal cell bodies (1) Pia mater
(2) Neuronal axons (2) Dura mater
(3) Neuron (3) Arachnoid
(4) Neuronal synaptic knob (4) Skull

92 Which of the following areas does not belong to

cerebral cortex?
1. Motor areas
2. Sensory areas
3. Regions neither clearly sensory nor motor in function
4. None of these
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99 Read all statements carefully and identify the

number of correct ones:
(a) Neural system provides an organised network of
point-to-point connections for quick coordination.
(b) Impulse transmission across a chemical synapse is
always faster than that across an electrical synapse.
(c) Cerebral aqueduct passes through the midbrain.
(d) The hypothalamus contains centers that control
respiration and gastric secretions.
1. One
2. Two
3. Three
4. Four

100 Which of the following is the outermost mean of

protection for brain?
(1) Skull
(2) Dura mater
(3) Arachnoid
(4) Pia mater

Answers

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