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551.

Which of them constitutes cranio-sacral outflow in nervous system?A. ParasympatheticB. CranialC. SpinalD. Sympathetic

Answer» Correct Answer - A
552.

Human bod temperature is maintained byA. hypothalamusB. medulla oblongataC. pituitaryD. cerebral cortex

Answer» Correct Answer - A
Hypothalamus is a part of forebrain. It is the thermoregulatory centre of the brain.It keeps body temperature at roughly `37^@ C` by means of a complex thermostat system.
553.

Which of the following is not related to the autonomic nervous systemA. PeristalsisB. DigestionC. ExcretionD. Memory and learning

Answer» Correct Answer - D
554.

Which of the following is not related to the autonomic nervous systemA. PeristalsisB. DigestionC. ExcretionD. Memory and learing

Answer» Correct Answer - D
Autonomic nervous system controls involuntary functions of the visceral organs.
555.

The autonomic nervous system is generallyA. voluntary in functionB. involuntary in functionC. Both (a) and (b)D. None of the above

Answer» Correct Answer - B
556.

Which of the following is a motor nerve?A. GlossopharyngealB. VagusC. AbducensD. Olfactory

Answer» Correct Answer - C
557.

The given diagram indicates part of the human body, the structures beloging to the central nervous system are numbered A. 3 and 4B. 1 and 4C. 2 and 3D. 1 and 3

Answer» Correct Answer - B
558.

The given diagram indicates part of the human body, the structures beloging to the central nervous system are numbered A. 3 and 4B. 1 and 4C. 2 and 3D. 1 and 3

Answer» Correct Answer - b
559.

Brain isA. EctodermalB. MesodermalC. EndodermalD. Mesendodermal

Answer» Correct Answer - a
560.

The ganglia of sympathetic and the central nervous system in frog develos from theA. Neural cellB. Notochordal cellsC. Neural plate cellsD. Neural crest cells

Answer» Correct Answer - d
561.

Neural stimulation in visceral organ in human being is done byA. Sympathetic and parasympathetic nerves and is under involuntary actionB. Sympathetic nerves and is under voluntary actionC. Sympathetic and parasympathetic nerves and is under voluntary actionD. Parasympathetic nerves and is under voluntary action

Answer» Correct Answer - a
562.

Tongue is under control ofA. Trigeminal nerveB. Facial nerveC. Automatic nervous systemD. Glossopharyngeal nerve

Answer» Correct Answer - d
563.

The nerve related with diaphragm isA. VagusB. PhrenicC. TrigeminalD. Glossopharyngeal

Answer» Correct Answer - b
564.

A polarised neurons is the one that isA. Conducting stimulusB. At resting potentialC. Having action potentialD. None of the above

Answer» Correct Answer - B
A polarised neurons is the one that is at resting potential.
565.

Transmission of nerve impulse is unidirectional due toA. Insulation of nerve fibre by medullary sheathB. Neurotransmitter released only at axon endingC. Neurotransmitter released only at dendrite endsD. Sodium pump starts from cyton and proceeds axon end

Answer» Correct Answer - B
Transmission of nerve impulse is unidirectional due to neurotransmitter released only at axon ending.
566.

Nerve impulse travels asA. Mechanical impulseB. Chemical impulseC. Electrical impulseD. Magnetic impulse

Answer» Correct Answer - C
Nerve impulse travels as electrical impulse.
567.

During the transmission of nerve impulse, which of the following takes placeA. Flux of `Na^(+)` inwards and `K^(+)` outwardsB. Flux of `K^(+)` inwards and `Na^(+)` outwardsC. Flux of `K^(+)` inwards and `Na^(+)` inwardsD. Flux of `K^(+)` outwards and `Na^(+)` outwards

Answer» Correct Answer - A
The movement of `Na^(+)` into the axoplasm leads to the depolarization of nerve.
568.

Eye lens isA. BiconcaveB. ConcaveC. ConvexD. Biconvex

Answer» Correct Answer - D
Eye lens in biconvex.
569.

The defective condition of accomodation of the eye in which distant objects are seen distinctly but near objects are indistinct isA. MyopiaB. cataractC. PresbyopiaD. Hypermetropia

Answer» Correct Answer - D
570.

The nature of nerve impules isA. PhysicalB. ChemicalC. ElectrochemicalD. Biophysical

Answer» Correct Answer - C
The nature of nerve impulse is electrochemical.
571.

The defective condition of accomodation of the eye in which distant objects are seen distinctly but near objects are indistinct isA. AstigmatismB. PresbyopiaC. MyopiaD. Hypermetropia

Answer» Correct Answer - D
572.

The defective condition of accomodation of the eye in which distant objects are seen distinctly but near objects are indistinct isA. MyopiaB. AstigmatismC. PresbyopiaD. Hypermetropia

Answer» Correct Answer - D
The defective condition of eye in which distant objects are seen distnct but near objects are indistinct is called hypermetropia.
573.

One of the following is not the lobe of cerebral hemisphereA. Parietal lobeB. Occipital lobeC. Temporal lobeD. Olfactory lobe

Answer» Correct Answer - D
574.

The rods and cones of the eye retinal layer are modifiedA. Bipolar neuronsB. Unipolar neuronsC. Multipolar neuronsD. Hairs

Answer» Correct Answer - A
Rods and cones of retina are modified bipolar neurons.
575.

Association areas are responsible for complied functions likeA. MemoryB. CommunicationC. Intersensory associationD. All of the above

Answer» Correct Answer - D
Association areas are responsible for complied functions like memory, communication and intersensory association.
576.

The association areas are not responsible forA. Intersensory associationsB. CommunicationC. Regulation of sexual behaviourD. Memory

Answer» Correct Answer - C
577.

In hindbrain, transverse nerve fibres are found inA. pons varoliiB. cerebral hemisphereC. medulla oblongataD. arbor vitae

Answer» Correct Answer - A
578.

The association areas are present in theA. Cerebral cortexB. Corpus callosumC. AmygdalaD. Hypothalamus

Answer» Correct Answer - A
579.

All sensory information to be registered consciously by the forebrain must via theA. thalamusB. reticular activating systemC. cerebellumD. pons

Answer» Correct Answer - A
The cerebrum wraps around a structure called thalamus, which is a major coordinating centre for sensory and motor signalling. Hence, all sensory information to be registered consciously by the forebrain must pass via the thalamus.
580.

All of the following are parts of forebrain, exceptA. CerebellumB. Corpus callosurmC. Association areasD. Hypothalamus

Answer» Correct Answer - A
581.

In mammals, the organs of Corit is found inA. Scala vestibuliB. Scala tympaniC. Scala mediaD. Cochlear canal

Answer» Correct Answer - C
In mammals, the organs of Corit is found in scala media.
582.

The entire process of response to peripheral nervous stimulation, that occurs involuntaily, i.e., without conscious effort or thought and requires the involvement of a part of CNS is called aA. Limbic systemB. Sensory receptionC. Reflex arcD. Reflex action

Answer» Correct Answer - D
The entire process of response to peripheral nervous stimulation, that occurs involuntarily, i.e. without conscious effort or thought and requires the involvement of a part of CNS is called a reflex action.
583.

Cones are concentrated atA. Fovea centralisB. Blind spotC. Edge of retinaD. Choroid

Answer» Correct Answer - A
Cones are concentrated at fovea centralis.
584.

Read the following statements and find out the incorrect statements. a. The ventral portion of the midbrain consists mainly of four round swellings (lobes) called corpora quadrigemmina. b. Midbrain and hindbrain form the brain stem. c. Cerebellum consists of fibre tracts that interconnect different regions of brain. d. The midbrain receives and integrates visual, lactile and auditory inputs. e. Limbic system is concerned with olfaction and autonomic responses.A. a, c and dB. b and eC. a and cD. a, c, d and e

Answer» Correct Answer - C
The dorsal portion of the midbrain consists mainly of four round swellings (lobes) called corpora quadrigemmina.
Pons consists of fibre tracts that interconnect different regions of brain.
585.

Hypothalamus does not controlA. Hunger and satietyB. ThermoregualtionC. LibidoD. Creative thinking and consciousness

Answer» Correct Answer - d
Hpothalarmus contains higher nerve centre for temperature regulation, hunger, thirst and osmorgulation.
586.

When a neuron is in resting state i.e. not conducting any impluses, the axonal membrane isA. Comparatively more permeble to `K+`ions and nearly impermeable to `Na+`ionsB. Comparatively more permeble to `Na+`ions and nearly impermeable to `K+`ionsC. Equally permeable to both `Na^+` and `K^+` ionsD. Imperameable to both `Na^+` and `K^+`

Answer» Correct Answer - a
When a neuron is in resting state i.e., not conducting any impulse, the axonal membrane is comparatively more permeable to `K^(+)` ions and nearly impermeable to `Na+` ions.
587.

The canal passing through the midbrain is calledA. Medulla oblongataB. Cerebral aqueductC. Eustachian tubeD. Aqueous chamber

Answer» Correct Answer - B
588.

Parts A,B,C and D of the human eye are shown in the diagram. Select the option which gives correct identification along with its fuctions/characteristics A. D- Choroid - its anterior part forms cilliary bodyB. A - Retina - contains photo receptors- rods and conesC. B- Blind spot - has only a few rods and conesD. C- Aqueous chamber reflects the light which does not pass through the lens

Answer» Correct Answer - B
589.

Sympathetic nerves in mammals develop fromA. Sacral regionB. Cervical regionC. Thoracico-lumbar regionD. `3^(rd),7^(th),9^(th) and 10^(th)` cranial nerves

Answer» Correct Answer - C
Sympathetic nerves in mammals develop from thoracio-lumbar region.
590.

Light sensitive cells of eye are present inA. ConesB. ScleraC. ChoroidD. Retina

Answer» Correct Answer - D
Light sensitive cells of eye are present in retina.
591.

The forebrain consists ofA. Cerebellum, thalamus and hypothalamusB. Pons, cerebrum and medullaC. Amygdala, hippocampus and brain stemD. Thalamus, hypothalamus and cerebrum

Answer» Correct Answer - D
The forebrain consists of thalamus, hypothalamus and cerebrum.
592.

One of the example of the action of the autonomous nervous system isA. Knee-jerk responseB. Pupillary reflexC. Swallowing of foodD. Peristalsis of the intestine

Answer» Correct Answer - D
Peristalsis of the intestine is related with autonomous nervous system whereas, knee-jerk response, pupillary reflex and swallowing of food are related to reflex action.
593.

Glaucoma is due toA. Blocking of canal of SchlemnB. Drying up of vitreous humorC. Increased size of eyeD. Opacity of lens

Answer» Correct Answer - A
Occurs due to increased intraocular pressure due to the blockage of canal of Schlemn.
Glaucoma can lead to blindness.
594.

Which one of the following statements is not correct ?A. Retinal is the light absorbing portion of visual photopigmentsB. In retinal the rods have the photopigment rhodopsin, while cones have three different photopigmentsC. Retinal is a derivative of vitamin-CD. Rhodopsin is the purplish red protein present in rods only

Answer» Correct Answer - C
Retinal pigment of epithelium shields the retina from excess incoming light. It supplies - 3 fatty acid and glucose to the retina. The former is used for building photoreceptive by membranes the latter used for energy retinal is supplied by the visual vitamin-A cycle.
595.

Major part of human brain is formed byA. CerebrumB. CerebelliumC. Corpora quandrigiminaD. Medulla oblongata

Answer» Correct Answer - A
Major part of human brain is formed by cerebrum.
596.

Glaucoma can be caused byA. Opacity of lensB. Drying of vitreous humorC. Increase in the size of eye ballD. Blockage of canal of schlemm

Answer» Correct Answer - D
597.

Glaucoma is due toA. Increase in intraatrial pressureB. Increase in intraocular pressureC. Increase in intravesical pressureD. Increase in intraventricular pressure

Answer» Correct Answer - B
598.

Which type of waves are observed in a person during intense mental activity?A. Delta wavesB. Alpha wavesC. Theta wavesD. Beta waves

Answer» Correct Answer - D
599.

When a neuron is in resting state i.e. not conducting any impulse, the axonal membrane isA. Comparatively more permeable to `Na^(+)` ions and nearly impermeable to `K^(+)` ionsB. Equally permeable to both `Na^(+)` and `K^(+)` ionsC. Impermeable to both `Na^(+)` and `K^(+)` ionsD. Comparatively more permeable to `K^(+)` ions and nearly impermeable to `Na^(+)` ions

Answer» Correct Answer - D
600.

Which is a part of spinal cord ?A. VentricleB. Vertebral canalC. Ventral canalD. Central canal

Answer» Correct Answer - D