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03 NERVOUS CO-ORDINATION
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Q1. Which components are essential parts of a c) Olfactory receptors respond to light.
neuron? d) Osmoreceptors monitor blood solute
a) Axon concentration.
b) Dendrites Q6. Identify the part labeled "B" in Fig 17.2
c) Neurolemma
d) Synaptic cleft
Q2. Match the receptor type with its stimulus:
Column A Column B
1. Mechanoreceptors a. Light
2. Photoreceptors b. Pressure/touch
3. Thermoreceptors c. Heat/cold
4. Nociceptors d. Tissue damage
Q3. Sequence the stages of action potential:
1. Depolarization
2. Repolarization a) Dendrite
3. Resting state b) Axon hillock
4. Threshold stimulus c) Myelin sheath
Q4. Which are functions of the cerebellum? d) Node of Ranvier
I. Coordinates body movement Q7.Assertion: Myelinated axons conduct
II. Regulates breathing impulses faster than unmyelinated
III. Maintains balance axons.Reason: Myelin sheath allows saltatory
IV. Controls heart rate conduction.
Q5. Which pair is MISMATCHED? a) Both true; Reason explains Assertion
a) Thalamus: Sensory relay center b) Both true; Reason unrelated
b) Hypothalamus: Body temperature regulation c) Assertion true; Reason false
c) Cerebellum: Conscious thought d) Assertion false; Reason true
d) Medulla: Autonomic functions Q9. A patient cannot coordinate movements or
Q8. Which statement about receptors is maintain balance. Damage to which brain part is
INCORRECT? likely?
a) All receptors are transducers. a) Cerebellum
b) Nociceptors detect tissue damage. b) Hypothalamus

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c) Frontal lobe a) Detect chemical stimuli
d) Medulla oblongata b) Are neurons
Q10. Resting membrane potential is c) Convert energy forms (transducers)
approximately ___ mV. d) Locate in sensory organs
a) -30 Q20. Characteristics of interneurons include:
b) -55 a) Directly connect sensory receptors and effectors
c) -70 b) Located entirely within CNS
d) -90 c) Transmit signals to skeletal muscles
Q11. The gap between pre- and postsynaptic d) Detect environmental stimuli
neurons is called _______. Q21. Unmyelinated axons lack:
a) Axoplasm a) Nodes of Ranvier
b) Synaptic cleft b) Axon terminals
c) Node of Ranvier c) Schwann cells
d) Dendritic spine d) Neurotransmitters
Q12. Which statements are TRUE? Q22. Where are synaptic vesicles primarily
1. Reflex arcs bypass the brain. located?
2. Threshold stimulus is ~ -55 mV. a) Dendrites
3. Neurotransmitters are released from dendrites. b) Axon terminals
4. Interneurons connect sensory and motor neurons. c) Cell body
Q13. What is the primary function of dendrites? d) Myelin sheath
a) Transmit signals to other cells Q23. The sodium-potassium pump is used for:
b) Speed up impulse conduction a) Rapid impulse transmission
c) Receive signals from other neurons b) Maintaining resting membrane potential
d) Produce neurotransmitters c) Releasing neurotransmitters
Q14. All are brainstem components EXCEPT: d) Detecting sensory stimuli
a) Pons Q24. Classification of reflexes is based on:
b) Cerebellum a) Number of synapses
c) Medulla oblongata b) Involvement of CNS
d) Midbrain c) Speed of response
Q15. Pair the glial cell with its function: d) All of the above
1. Schwann cells — A. Myelin in CNS Q25. Sensory receptors are categorized based
2. Oligodendrocytes — B. Myelin in PNS on:
Q16. Which are components of a reflex arc? a) Size and shape
I. Sensory receptor b) Type of energy detected
II. Effector organ c) Location in the body
III. Cerebrum d) Speed of adaptation
IV. Motor neuron Q26. Which violates the "all-or-none" principle?
Q17. Which best defines "saltatory conduction"? a) Sub-threshold stimulus
a) Continuous wave of depolarization b) Action potential propagation
b) Impulse jump between Nodes of Ranvier c) Saltatory conduction
c) Chemical transmission at synapses d) Neurotransmitter release
d) Slow conduction in unmyelinated axons Q27. Which is most suitable for detecting touch?
Q18. What is the MOST critical role of the a) Photoreceptors
myelin sheath? b) Mechanoreceptors
a) Nutrient supply to neurons c) Thermoreceptors
b) Insulation for faster impulse conduction d) Nociceptors
c) Neurotransmitter production Q28. What is common about thalamus and
d) Structural support hypothalamus?
Q19. All receptors unexceptionally: a) Both regulate motor coordination

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b) Both are part of the brainstem III. K⁺
c) Both process sensory information IV. Cl⁻
d) Both located in diencephalon Q37. Which pair is MISMATCHED?
Q29. Sympathetic nervous system differs from a) Axon: Conducts impulses away from cell body
parasympathetic in: b) Dendrites: Release neurotransmitters
a) Resting heart rate c) Myelin sheath: Insulates axon
b) "Fight-or-flight" response d) Node of Ranvier: Unmyelinated gap
c) Digestive activity Q38. Identify the part labeled "A" in Fig 17.14
d) Both b and c :
Q30. Nodes of Ranvier are used for: a) Cerebellum
a) Myelin production b) Thalamus
b) Saltatory conduction c) Corpus callosum
c) Neurotransmitter storage d) Hypothalamus
d) Sensory transduction Q39.Assertion: The hypothalamus regulates
Q31. Functions of the hypothalamus include: body temperature.Reason: It contains
a) Body temperature control osmoreceptors.
b) Emotional responses a) Both true; Reason explains Assertion
c) Visual processing b) Both true; Reason unrelated
d) Hunger/thirst regulation c) Assertion true; Reason false
Q32. Which statements are INCORRECT? d) Assertion false; Reason true
I. Axons receive signals from other neurons. Q40. Which statement about the midbrain is
II. Repolarization involves Na⁺ influx. INCORRECT?
III. Dendrites release neurotransmitters. a) It relays visual/auditory data.
IV. Resting potential is +70 mV. b) It controls voluntary muscle movement.
Q33. Which are true about the cerebrum? c) It contains the reticular formation.
a) Divided into four lobes d) It is part of the brainstem.
b) Controls voluntary movements Q41. A patient shows uncontrolled tremors and
c) Processes visual stimuli in the frontal lobe balance issues. Which brain part is damaged?
d) Contains the thalamus a) Cerebellum
Q34. Match the brain part with its function: b) Hippocampus
Column A Column B c) Frontal lobe
1. Medulla a. Coordinates d) Medulla
oblongata movement Q42. The human brain weighs approximately
b. Regulates ___ kg.
2. Cerebellum a) 1.0
breathing/heart rate
c. Controls b) 1.4
3. Hypothalamus c) 2.0
hunger/thirst
d. Relays sensory d) 0.5
4. Thalamus Q43. The _______ lobe processes visual
signals
information.
Q35. Sequence the reflex arc pathway: a) Frontal
1. Motor neuron → effector b) Occipital
2. Sensory neuron → interneuron c) Temporal
3. Receptor detects stimulus d) Parietal
Q36. Which ions are involved in resting Q44. Which statements are TRUE?
membrane potential? 1. Axons are shorter than dendrites.
I. Na⁺ 2. Schwann cells produce myelin in the PNS.
II. Ca²⁺ 3. Nodes of Ranvier are found in unmyelinated
axons.

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4. Neurotransmitters are stored in axon terminals. Q54. Where are Nissl’s granules primarily
Q45. What is the primary role of the thalamus? found?
a) Memory formation a) Axon terminals
b) Sensory relay station b) Dendrites
c) Hormone production c) Cell body
d) Motor coordination d) Myelin sheath
Q46. All are forebrain components EXCEPT: Q55. The corpus callosum is used for:
a) Cerebrum a) Connecting brain hemispheres
b) Thalamus b) Regulating body temperature
c) Pons c) Producing CSF
d) Hypothalamus d) Processing pain signals
Q47. Pair the receptor with its example: Q56. The classification of neurons into
1. Mechanoreceptor — A. Pacinian corpuscle sensory/motor/interneurons is based on:
2. Photoreceptor — B. Rods and cones a) Axon length
3. Chemoreceptor — C. Olfactory receptor b) Function in signal transmission
Q48. Which are functions of the somatic nervous c) Myelination status
system? d) Neurotransmitter type
I. Controls skeletal muscles Q57. The resting membrane potential is
II. Regulates heart rate established by:
III. Involved in voluntary movements a) Equal Na⁺ and K⁺ permeability
IV. Stimulates digestion b) High Na⁺ influx at rest
Q49. Which best describes "hyperpolarization"? c) K⁺ leakage channels and Na⁺/K⁺ pump
a) Membrane potential becomes more negative d) Cl⁻ influx dominating
b) Na⁺ influx exceeds K⁺ efflux Q58. Which violates the properties of action
c) Occurs during depolarization potentials?
d) Triggers action potential a) Propagate bidirectionally
Q50. What is the MOST critical function of the b) Follow "all-or-none" principle
medulla? c) Require threshold stimulus
a) Conscious thought d) Involve Na⁺/K⁺ flux
b) Autonomic control (e.g., breathing) Q59. Which is most suitable for detecting blood
c) Visual processing solute changes?
d) Emotional regulation a) Thermoreceptors
Q51. All reflexes unexceptionally: b) Osmoreceptors
a) Require brain intervention c) Nociceptors
b) Involve interneurons d) Photoreceptors
c) Are voluntary responses Q60. What is common about axons and
d) Follow a reflex arc dendrites?
Q52. Characteristics of myelinated axons a) Both release neurotransmitters
include: b) Both are myelinated
a) Slower impulse conduction c) Both conduct electrical signals
b) Nodes of Ranvier d) Both have synaptic vesicles
c) Lack of Schwann cells Q61. The sympathetic nervous system differs
d) Continuous depolarization from parasympathetic in:
Q53. The parasympathetic nervous system lacks: a) Using acetylcholine exclusively
a) Connection to spinal cord b) Originating from cranial nerves
b) "Fight-or-flight" response c) Increasing heart rate
c) Control over glands d) Promoting digestion
d) Cranial nerve involvement Q62. The sodium-potassium pump is used for:
a) Generating action potentials

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b) Restoring ion gradients after depolarization d) Neuroglia
c) Releasing neurotransmitters Q71.Assertion: The blood-brain barrier protects
d) Detecting sensory stimuli the CNS.Reason: It prevents toxins from
Q63. Which are true about the limbic system? entering cerebrospinal fluid.
a) Includes hippocampus and amygdala a) Both true; Reason explains Assertion
b) Regulates emotions and memory b) Both true; Reason unrelated
c) Controls voluntary muscle movement c) Assertion true; Reason false
d) Located in the hindbrain d) Assertion false; Reason true
Q64. Which statements are INCORRECT? Q72. Which statement about the cerebrum is
I. Dendrites transmit signals to other neurons. INCORRECT?
II. Myelin sheath is produced by oligodendrocytes a) It has a highly convoluted surface.
in PNS. b) It consists of gray matter only.
III. Axon hillock generates action potentials. c) It processes sensory information.
IV. Neurotransmitters are synthesized in dendrites. d) It is divided into four lobes.
Q65. Which are functions of the pons? Q73. A patient cannot form new memories but
a) Regulates sleep-wake transitions retains old ones. Which brain part is damaged?
b) Controls voluntary muscle movement a) Hippocampus
c) Coordinates breathing patterns b) Cerebellum
d) Processes visual information c) Medulla
Q66. Match the neuron part with its description: d) Thalamus
Column A Column B Q74. The resting membrane potential is
approximately ___ mV.
1. Axon hillock a. Receives signals a) -30
b. Myelin producer b) -55
2. Dendrites
in PNS c) -70
c. Action potential d) -90
3. Schwann cells
initiation site Q75. The _______ division of the autonomic
4.Node of Ranvier d. Unmyelinated gap nervous system dominates during "rest and
digest" activities.
Q67. Sequence the stages of synaptic a) Sympathetic
transmission: b) Parasympathetic
1. Neurotransmitter binds to postsynaptic receptors c) Somatic
2. Ca²⁺ influx triggers vesicle fusion d) Central
3. Action potential reaches axon terminal Q76. Which statements are TRUE?
Q68. Which are true about the autonomic 1. Depolarization involves Na⁺ influx.
nervous system? 2. Hyperpolarization makes the membrane more
I. Controls skeletal muscles positive.
II. Has sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions 3. Threshold potential is ~-55 mV.
III. Regulates involuntary functions 4. Repolarization requires ATP.
IV. Uses only acetylcholine Q77. What is the primary role of
Q69. Which pair is MISMATCHED? oligodendrocytes?
a) Frontal lobe: Reasoning a) Produce myelin in the PNS
b) Occipital lobe: Hearing b) Support neuron metabolism
c) Temporal lobe: Memory c) Produce myelin in the CNS
d) Parietal lobe: Sensory integration d) Detect sensory stimuli
Q70. Identify the part labeled "C" in Fig 17.4 Q78. All are brainstem components EXCEPT:
a) Sensory neuron a) Midbrain
b) Motor neuron b) Pons
c) Interneuron c) Cerebellum

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d) Medulla oblongata c) Visual processing
Q79. Pair the neurotransmitter with its type: d) Hormone production
1. GABA — A. Excitatory Q88. The classification of reflexes is based on:
2. Dopamine — B. Inhibitory a) Speed of response
3. Acetylcholine — C. Can be both b) Number of synapses
Q80. Which are true about the somatic nervous c) Involvement of the brain
system? d) All of the above
I. Controls involuntary functions Q89. The direction of impulse transmission in
II. Innervates skeletal muscles neurons is determined by:
III. Uses acetylcholine a) Dendrite → cell body → axon
IV. Part of the CNS b) Axon → cell body → dendrite
Q81. Which best describes "threshold c) Random diffusion
potential"? d) Myelin sheath gaps
a) The peak voltage of an action potential Q90. Which violates the properties of myelinated
b) The membrane potential at -90 mV axons?
c) The minimum depolarization needed to trigger an a) Saltatory conduction
action potential b) Continuous depolarization
d) The resting state of a neuron c) Nodes of Ranvier
Q82. What is the MOST critical function of the d) Faster impulse transmission
hypothalamus? Q91. Which is most suitable for detecting muscle
a) Motor coordination stretch?
b) Homeostasis regulation a) Photoreceptors
c) Visual processing b) Mechanoreceptors
d) Myelin production c) Thermoreceptors
Q83. All sensory receptors unexceptionally: d) Nociceptors
a) Are neurons Q92. What is common about Schwann cells and
b) Convert stimulus energy to electrical signals oligodendrocytes?
c) Locate in the CNS a) Both produce myelin
d) Detect only chemical stimuli b) Both are found in the CNS
Q84. Characteristics of inhibitory c) Both are types of neurons
neurotransmitters include: d) Both release neurotransmitters
a) Causing depolarization Q93. The parasympathetic nervous system
b) Opening Na⁺ channels differs from sympathetic in:
c) Inducing hyperpolarization a) Using norepinephrine
d) Triggering action potentials b) Decreasing heart rate
Q85. Unmyelinated axons lack: c) Originating from thoracic nerves
a) Schwann cells d) Triggering "fight-or-flight"
b) Nodes of Ranvier Q94. The hippocampus is used for:
c) Axon terminals a) Short-term memory
d) Neurotransmitters b) Long-term memory formation
Q86. Where are voltage-gated Na⁺ channels c) Motor coordination
concentrated? d) Pain perception
a) Dendrites Q95. Which are true about the sodium-
b) Axon hillock potassium pump?
c) Cell body a) Requires ATP
d) Myelin sheath b) Moves 3 Na⁺ out and 2 K⁺ in
Q87. The reticular formation is used for: c) Maintains resting potential
a) Memory storage d) Only active during action potentials
b) Sleep/arousal regulation Q96. Which statements are INCORRECT?

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I. Axons receive signals from other neurons.
II. Myelin increases impulse speed.
III. Dendrites contain Nissl’s granules.
IV. Nodes of Ranvier are myelinated.
Q97. Which are components of a chemical
synapse?
a) Synaptic cleft
b) Gap junctions
c) Neurotransmitter vesicles
d) Electrical synapses
Q98. Match the brain region with its component:
Column A Column B
1. Forebrain a. Medulla oblongata
2. Midbrain b. Thalamus
3. Hindbrain c. Corpora quadrigemina

Q99. Sequence the meningeal layers from outer

to inner:
1. Pia mater
2. Arachnoid mater
3. Dura mater
Q100. Which pair is MISMATCHED?
a) Thermoreceptors: Temperature
b) Nociceptors: Pressure
c) Photoreceptors: Light
d) Osmoreceptors: Solute concentration

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