Multiple Choice Questions

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The reflex arc, which is made of two neurons is known as

  • monosynaptic reflex arc

  • disynaptic reflex arc

  • polysynaptic reflex arc

  • asynaptic reflex arc


A.

monosynaptic reflex arc

Reflex arc is the arrangement of neurons in the pathway that always passes through central nervous system. The axon of one neuron ends on the dendrites of next neuron. Such a junction is called synapse. Monosynaptic reflex arc has only two neurons, ie, sensory and motor which forms one synapse.


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Comprehension of spoken and written words take place in the region of

  • association area

  • motor area

  • Wernicke's area

  • Broca's area


The amount of CSF in the cranial cavity

  • 500 mL

  • 140 mL

  • 1 litre

  • 1.5 mL


Colour blindness is due to defect in

  • cones

  • rods

  • rods and cones

  • rhodopsin


The part of the brain where the centre for hunger and thirst is located is

  • cerebrum

  • hypothalamus

  • cerebellum

  • medulla oblongata


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How many laminae are present in the grey matter of spinal cord?

  • Four

  • Six

  • Eight

  • Ten


Electric potential of the brain is recorded by

  • CT scan

  • Sphygmomanometer

  • ECG

  • EEG


Which of the following is not related to the autonomic nervous system?

  • Peristalsis

  • Digestion

  • Excretion

  • Memory and learning


Which of the following does not act as a neurotransmitter

  • Acetylcholine

  • Epinephrine

  • Glutamic acid

  • Tyrosine


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Which one of the following cranial nerves is carying the nerve fibres originating from the Edinger-Westphal nucleus?

  • Oculomotor

  • Trochlear

  • Abducens

  • Vagus


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