MCQ Questions on Neural Control And Coordination
1. One of the functions of the Neuroglial cells is to protect and support _________
(a) Nephrons
(b) Myoid cells
(c) Neurons
(d) None of the above
Answer
Answer: (c) Neurons
2. The abundant inhibitory neurotransmitter found in the CNS is ________
(a) Gamma-glutamyltransferase
(b) Gamma-linolenic acid
(c) Gamma-Aminobutyric acid
(d) None of the above
Answer
Answer: (c) Gamma-Aminobutyric acid
3. There are ____ laminae present in the spinal cord’s grey matter
(a) 2
(b) 4
(c) 6
(d) 10
Answer
Answer: (d) 10
4. The thalamus and the hypothalamus are located in the _________
(a) Brain stem
(b) Cerebrum
(c) Cerebellum
(d) Diencephalon
Answer
Answer: (d) Diencephalon
5. One of the actions of the parasympathetic nervous system is
(a) Inhibits peristalsis
(b) Constriction of Pupils
(c) Dilates Bronchioles
(d) Sweat secretion
Answer
Answer: (b) Constriction of Pupils
6. The gap in the myelin sheath between adjacent Schwann cells is called ____
(a) Soma
(b) Dendrite
(c) Node of Ranvier
(d) None of these
Answer
Answer: (c) Node of Ranvier
7. Synaptic vesicles discharge _________ at the neuromuscular junction.
(a) Acetylcholine
(b) Adrenaline
(c) Estradiol
(d) Testosterone
Answer
Answer: (a) Acetylcholine
8. The area on the left hemisphere related to speech is
(a) Amygdala
(b) Broca’s Area
(c) Occipital lobe
(d) None of the above
Answer
Answer: (b) Broca’s Area
9. When cocaine is used as a stimulant, it interferes with the CNS at the reuptake of the _____ at the synapses
(a) Testosterone
(b) Dopamine
(c) Adrenaline
(d) None of the above
Answer
Answer: (b) Dopamine
10. Smooth muscles, cardiac muscles and organs are regulated by _______
(a) Central nervous system
(b) Parasympathetic nervous system
(c) Sympathetic nervous system
(d) Autonomic system
Answer
Answer: (d) Autonomic system
11. Neurilemma cells are also called _______
(a) Photoreceptors
(b) Odontoblasts
(c) Ganglions
(d) Schwann Cells
Answer
Answer: (d) Schwann Cells
12. Neurotransmitters, released by the presynaptic neurons bind to the receptors on the ____
(a) Postsynaptic membrane
(b) Cell body
(c) Post synovial fluid
(d) None of the above
Answer
Answer: (a) Postsynaptic membrane
13. Wernicke’s area is generally associated with
(a) Sight
(b) Motor coordination
(c) Written and spoken language
(d) None of the above
Answer
Answer: (c) Written and spoken language
14. Which of these compounds generates a feeling of well-being and inhibits the sensation of pain
(a) Melatonin
(b) Cortisol
(c) Endorphin
(d) Adrenaline
Answer
Answer: (c) Endorphin
15. ________ is a hormone that plays a pivotal role in social bonding, sexual reproduction and childbirth.
(a) Oxytocin
(b) Melatonin
(c) Adrenaline
(d) None of the above
Answer
Answer: (a) Oxytocin