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Neural control
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SECTION A: TOPICWISE QUESTIONS

TOPIC 1: Neural System and Human Neural System ect statement.

1. The process by which two or more organs interact a. The CNS is the site of information processing
and complement the functions of one another is called and control.
(A) Homeostasis (B) Coordination b. The somatic neural system relays impulses from
(C) Accommodation (D) Adaptation the CNS to the involuntary organs and smooth
2. The human neural system is divided into muscles of the body.
(A) Two parts—CNS and PNS c. The autonomic neural system transmits impulses
(B) Two parts—CNS and ANS from the CNS to skeletal muscles.
(C) Three parts—CNS, PNS and ANS d. The autonomic neural system is further classified
(D) Three parts—Forebrain, midbrain and hindbrain into sympathetic and parasympathetic neural sy-
3. Recognise the figure and find out the correct matching. stem.
(A) a and b (B) b and c
(C) c and d (D) a and d
7. The number of pairs of cranial nerves in mammals that
are purely sensory is
(A) One (B) Two
(A) 1—autonomic neural system, 2—somatic neural (C) Three (D) Five
system, 3—sympathetic neural system, 4— pa- 8. Afferent nerve fibres carry impulses from
rasympathetic neural system (A) Effector organs to CNS
(B) 1—cranial nerves, 2—spinal nerves, 3—auton- (B) Receptor to CNS
omic neural system, 4—somatic neural system (C) CNS to receptors
(C) 1—brain, 2—spinal cord, 3—somatic neural (D) CNS to muscles
system, 4—autonomic neural system 9. On stimulation, sympathetic nervous system
(D) 1—spinal cord, 2—brain, 3—sympathetic neu- (A) Increases sweat secretion
ral system, 4—parasympathetic neural system (B) Increases tear secretion
4. All the nerves of the body associated with the CNS (C) Decreases saliva
(brain and spinal cord), comprised in (D) All the above
(A) Peripheral neural system 10. In rabbit/mammal, the cranial nerve associated with
(B) Somatic neural system the sense of body balance is
(C) Autonomic neural system (A) IX (B) VIII
(D) Sympathetic neural system (C) VII (D) VI
5. The ...a... nerve fibre transmit impulse from tissues/or­ 11. Supply of blood is visceral organs is controlled by
gans to the CNS and the ...b... nerve fibres transmit (A) SNS, involuntary (B) SNS, voluntary
regulatory impulses from the CNS to the concerned (C) PNS, involuntary (D) SNS, PNS, involuntary
peripheral tissues/organs. 12. Parasympathetic nervous system is not involved in
(A) a—afferent, b—efferent (A) Peristalsis
(B) a—efferent, b—afferent (B) Secretion of saliva
(C) a—sympathetic, b—parasympathetic (C) Dilation of pupil
(D) a—parasympathetic, b—sympathetic (D) Excitation of reproductive organs
6. Read the following statements and find out the incorr-
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13. Body coordination is maintained by (D) Autonomous nervous system
(A) Circulatory system 25. Choose the type of nervous system and type of mus-
(B) Nervous system cle supplying visceral organs.
(C) Endocrine system (A) Sympathetic nervous system, voluntary
(D) Both B and C (B) Sympathetic nervous system, involuntary
14. Eye muscles are innervated by (C) Parasympathetic nervous system, involuntary
(A) Oculomotor, abducens adn vagus (D) Both sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous
(B) Oculomotor, trochlear and abducens system, involuntary
(C) Oculomotor, abducens and facial 26. In man, abducens nerve is injured. Which one of the
(D) Oculomotor, facial and vagus following functions will be affected?
15. Cranial nerves supplying eyes are (A) Movement of eye ball
(A) 3,4,5 (B) 4,6,7 (B) Movement of tongue
(C) 4,5,6 (D) 3,4,6 (C) Swallowing
16. Two extra cranial nerves found in rabbit/human are (D) Movement of neck
(A) Hypoglossal and spinal accessory 27. Match the columns and find out the correct combination.
(B) Hypoglossal and pneumogastric Column I Column II
(C) Spinal accessory and glossopharyngeal (a) Cervical nerves (i) 5 pairs
(D) Hypoglossal and glossopharyngeal (b) Thoracic nerves (ii) 1 pair
17. Sympathetic nervous system increases (c) Lumbar nerves (iii) J 2 pairs
(A) Heart beat . (d) Coccygeal nerves (iv) 8 pairs
(B) Secretion of saliva (A) a-ii, b-iv, c—i, d-iii
(C) Secretion of digestive juices . (B) a-iv, b—iii, c-i, d-ii
(D) All the above (C) a-i, b-iv, c-ii, d-iii
18. Common neurotransmitter of peripheral nervous syst- (D) a-iv, b—i, c-ii, d-iii
em is 28. Parasympathetic nerve endings release
(A) Colchicine (B) Epinephrine (A) Adrenaline (B) GABA
(C) GABA (D) Acetylcholine (C) Acetylcholine (D) Noradrenaline
19. Which part of nervous system is activated under stress? 29. Second cranial nerve supplies
(A) Whole autonomous nervous system (A) Retina and lens (B) Retina and iris
(B) Parasympathetic nervous system (C) Ciliary muscles (D) Retina only
(C) Sympathetic nervous system 30. Facial nerve arising from medulla is
(D) Spinal cord (A) Motor (B) Sensory
20. A cranial nerve with maximum branches in the body is (C) Both A & B (D) None of the above
(A) Vagus (B) Auditory 31. Which cranial nerve is present in Rabbit but absent in
(C) Facial (D) Trigeminal frog?
21. Excessive stimulation of vagus nerve may lead to (A) Glossopharyngeal
(A) Hoarse voice (B) Hypoglossal
(B) Peptic ulcers (C) Olfactory
(C) Efficient digestion of proteins (D) Optic
(D) Irregular contraction of diaphragm 32. Which one is correctly matched?
22. Cranial nerve called dentist’s nerve is Feature Sympathetic Ner- Parasympathe-
(A) Optic (B) Auditory system tic vous Nerv-
(C) Trigeminal (D) Oculomotor ous system
23. Intercellular communication in multicellular organisms (A) Salivary Stimulates Inhibits Secretion
glands Secretion
occur through
(B) Pupil of Dilates Constricts
(A) Digestive system
eye
(B) Nervous system (C) Heart Decreases Increases
(C) Both nervous and endocrine systems rate
(D) Respiratory system only (D) Intestinal Stimulates Inhibits
24. Tongue taste is under control of peristalsis
(A) Facial nerve 33. Injury to vagus nerve will not affect
(B) Glossopharyngeal nerve (A) Gastrointestinal movements
(C) Trigeminal nerve (B) Tongue movements
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 (C) Cardiac movements (A) a—1, b—2, c—3 (B) a—3, b—1, c—2
(D) Pancreatic secretion (C) a—2, b—3, c—1 (D) a—2, b—1, c—3
34. Skeletal muscles are controlled by 41. Schwann cells are found in
(A) Somatic nerves (A) Myelinated nerve fibres
(B) Autonomic nerves (B) Unmyelinated nerve fibres
(C) Parasympathetic nerves (C) Both A and B
(D) Sympathetic nerves (D) None of the above
42. Match the columns I and II, and choose the correct
TOPIC 2: Neuron as Structural and Functional Unit combination from the options given.
of Neural System Column I Column II
Generation and Conduction of Nerve Impulse, a. Myelinated nerve 1. Somatic neural system
Transmission of Impulses fibre
b. Unmyelinated 2. Autonomic neural fibre
35. Which of the following cell can detect, receive and nerve system
transmit different kinds of stimuli? 3. Cranial nerves
(A) Nephron (B) Neuron 4. Spinal nerves
(C) Neuroglia (D) Macrophage (A) a—1, 2 ; b—3, 4 (B) a—3,4; b—1,2
36. Nissl’s granules are not found in (C) a—1,3 ;b—2,4 (D) a—2,4 ;b—1,3
(A) Cell body (B) Axon 43. The gaps between the two adjacent myelin sheaths
(C) Dendrites (D) Both B and C are called
37. The axon is a long fibre, the distal end of which is br- (A) Node of Raunkier (B) Synaptic knob
anched. Each branch terminates as a bulb-like struct- (C) Synaptic cleft (D) Node of Ranvier
ure called the 44. Recognise the figure and find out the correct matching.
(A) Dendrites (B) Node of Ranvier
(C) Myelin sheath (D) Synaptic knob
38. Read the following statements and find out the incorr-
ect statement.
(A) Dendrites transmit impulses away from the cell
body to a synapse or NMJ.
(B) Synaptic knob possess synaptic vesicles contai-
ning chemicals called neurotransmitters.
(C) Based on the number of axon and dendrites, the
neurons are divided into three types, i.e. unipo-
lar, bipolar and multipolar.
(D) In Hydra, the neural system is composed of a
network of neurons.
39. Match the columns I and II, and choose the correct
combination from the options given.
Column I Column II
a. Unipolar neuron 1. Cerebral cortex
b. Bipolar neuron 2. Embryonic stage (A) a—axons, b—cell body, c—myelin sheath, d—
c. Multipolar neuron 3. Retina of eye dendrites, e—node of Ranvier, f—Schwann cell
(A) a—1, b—2, c—3 (B) a—3, b—1, c—2 (B) a—dendrites, b—axon, c—Schwann cell, d—
(C) a—2, b—3, c—1 (D) a—2, b—1, c—3 cell body, e—myelin sheath, f—node of Ranvier
40. Match the columns I and II, and choose the correct (C) a—dendrites, b—cell body, c—Schwann cell,
combination from the options given. d— axon, e—myelin sheath, f—Node of
Column I Column II Ranvier
a. Unipolar neuron 1. One axon and one (D) a—synaptic knobs, b—cell body, c—myelin
dendrite sheath, d—axon, e—Schwann cell, f—Node of
b. Bipolar neuron 2. Cell body with one Ranvier
axon 45. In resting condition, the concentration gradient is mai-
c. Multipolar neuron 3 One axon and two or ntained by
more dendrites (A) Sodium-potassium pump

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 (B) Active transport of ions (C) c and d (D) d and e
(C) Utilisation of ATP energy 51. During transmission of nerve impulse, the released ne-
(D) All of the above urotransmitter bind to their specific receptors, present
46. The electrical potential difference across the resting on the
plasma membrane is called as the (A) Pre-synaptic membrane
(A) Resting potential (B) Action potential (B) Post-synaptic membrane
(C) Nerve impulse (D) Both B and C (C) Both A and B
47. During nerve impulse conduction, current flows (D) Synaptic vesicles
52. The binding of the neurotransmitter with the receptors
opens ion channels allowing the entry of ions which
can generate a new potential in the
(A) Pre-synaptic membrane
(B) Post-synaptic membrane
(C) Synaptic cleft
(D) Synaptic vesicles
(A) From site A to site B on the inner surface 53. The new potential developed in the post-synaptic
(B) From site B to site A on the outer surface neuron is
(C) Anticlockwise manner (A) Excitatory
(D) All of the above (B) Inhibitory
48. Fill in the blanks. (C) Either excitatory or inhibitory
1. A nerve impulse is ...a... from one neuron to (D) Neither excitatory nor inhibitory.
another through junctions called ...b.... 54. The charge on the outer side of neuron is
2. ...c... of an impulse across electrical synapses is (A) +ve
very similar to impulse ...d... along a single axon. (B) -ve
(A) a—conducted, b—NMJ, c—conduction, d— (C) Zero
transmission (D) Alternative -ve and +ve
(B) a—transmitted, b—NMJ, c—transmission, d— 55. Recognise the figure and find out the correct matching.
conduction.
(C) a—conducted, b—synapses, c—conduction,
d— transmission
(D) a—transmitted, b—synapses, c—transmission,
d— conduction
49. Synapses are of
(A) Two types—pre synaptic and post synaptic
(B) Two types—electrical and chemical
(C) Three types—electric, chemical and mechanical
(D) Two types—chemical and mechanical
50. Read the following statements and find out the incorr- (A) a—axon, b—synaptic cleft, c—pre synaptic
ect statement. membrane, d—synaptic vesicle, e—receptor,
a. A synapse is formed by the membranes of a pr- f—post synaptic membrane
esynaptic neuron and a post-synaptic neuron, (B) a—axon terminal, b—synaptic vesicles, c—pre
which may or may not be separated by a gap synaptic membrane, d—synaptic cleft, e—post
called synaptic cleft. synaptic membrane, f—neurotransmitters
b. At electrical synapses, the membranes of pre- (C) a—synaptic vesicles, b—axon terminal, c—post
and post-synaptic neurons are in very close synaptic membrane, d—neurotransmitter, e—
proximity. pre synaptic membrane, f—receptor
c. Electrical current can flow directly from one (D) a—axon terminal, b—synaptic vesicles, c—pre
neuron into the other across chemical synapses. synaptic membrane, d—synaptic cleft, e—post
d. Impulse transmission across a chemical synapse synaptic membrane, f—receptors
is always faster than that across a electric synapse. 56. Release of chemical messenger from synaptic vesicles
e. Electrical synapses are rare in our system. is triggered by
(A) a and b (B) b and c (A) Mg2+, Sr2+ (B) Fe, S

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 (C) Cl (D) Ca2+
57. Pre-excitation potential difference between outside
and inside of a nerve is called
(A) Reaction potential (B) Action potential
(C) Spike potential (D) Resting potential
58. The potential difference across the membrane of ner-
ve fibre when it does not show any physiological acti-
vity is called resting potential. It is about
(A) - 60 mV (B) - 70 mV (A) Site A—polarised state, site B—depolarised state
(C) + 60 mV (D) + 90 mV (B) Site A—depolarised state, site B—polarised state
59. Action potential of a nerve cells in created by (C) Site A—polarised state, site B—repolarised state
(A) Ca (B) K (D) Site A—repolarised state site, B—depolarised state
(C) Na (D) Cl 68. Node of Ranvier occurs where
60. During development of action potential in a nerve fib- (A) Nerve is covered with myelin sheath
re, positive and negative charges on outer and inner (B) Neurilemma is discontinuous
side of axon membrane are reversed due to (C) Neurilemma and myelin sheath are discontinuous
(A) Excretion of all K+ ions (D) Myelin sheath is discontinuous
(B) More K+ ions enter than Na+ ions leave the axon 69. Nerve cells do not divide because they do not possess
(C) More Na+ ions enter the axon than K+ ions have (A) Nucleus (B) Golgi body
leave the same (C) Mitochondria (D) Centrosome
(D) All Na+ ions enter the axon 70. Four healthy people in their twenties got involved in
61. Joint between axon of a neuron and dendrite of next injuries resulting in damage and death of a few cells.
is called Which of the following cells are least likely to be repl-
(A) Synapse (B) Synapsis aced by new cells?
(C) Junction (D) Bridge (A) Liver cells
62. Primary function of myelin sheath around vertebrate (B) Neurons
axon is to (C) Malpighian layer of skin
(A) Regulate Na—K pump (D) Osteocytes
(B) Increase in size of actin potential 71. Movement of nerve impulse across synaptic cleft is
(C) Increase in speed of conduction by preventing primarily
leakage of nerve impulse (A) Physical event (B) Electrical event
(D) Deactivate the release of neurotransmitter (C) Chemical event (D) Biological event
63. Unidirectional transmission of nerve impulse is main­ 72. Which does not act as neurotransmitter?
tained by (A) Acetylcholine
(A) Synapses (B) Epinephrine
(B) Myelin sheath (C) Cortisone/Tyrosine
(C) Membrane polarity (D) Norepinephrine
(D) Interneurons 73. Transmission of nerve impulse is unidirectional due to
64. Synaptic vesicle occurs in (A) Insulation of nerve fibre by medullary sheath
(A) Presynaptic neuron (B) Neurotransmitter released only at axon ending
(B) Post-synaptic neuron (C) Neurotransmitter released only at dendrite ends
(C) Synaptic cleft (D) Sodium pump starts from cyton and proceeds
(D) None of the above axon end
65. Node of Ranvier occurs over 74. The nature of nerve impulse is
(A) Muscle (B) Dendrite (A) Physical (B) Chemical
(C) Right auricle (D) Axon (C) Electrochemical (D) Biophysical
66. Depolarisation of nerve cell involves 75. Nerve impulse travels as
(A) Influx of K+ (A) Mechanical impulse (B) Chemical impulse
(B) Influx of Na+ (C) Electrical impulse (D) Magnetic impulse
(C) Influx of Ca2+ and Cl- 76. A polarised neurons is the one that is
(D) Efflux of Na2+ (A) Conducting stimulus
67. In the given figure, site A and site B represents (B) At resting potential
(C) Having action potential
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77. During conduction of nerve impulse (A) Brain (B) Spinal cord
(A) Na+ moves out of axoplasm (C) Hypothalamus (D) Pituitary gland
(B) Na+ moves into axoplasm 87. The brain can be divided into
(C) K+ moves into axoplasm (A) three major parts—cerebrum,thalamus and hy-
(D) Ca2+ moves into axoplasm pothalamus
78. Energy transformation during nerve conduction is (B) Three major parts—piamater, arachnoid and
(A) Chemical or radiant dura- mater
(B) Chemical to mechanical (C) Three major parts—pons, cerebellum and
(C) Chemical to electrical medulla
(D) Chemical to osmotic (D) Three major parts—forebrain, midbrain and
79. Which is incorrect about Na+? hind­brain
(A) Conducts impulse along nerve 88. The forebrain consists of
(B) Transmits impulse across synapse (A) Cerebellum, thalamus and hypothalamus
(C) Is reabsorbed in kidney with the help of (B) Pons, cerebrum and medulla
aldosterone (C) Amygdala, hippocampus and brain stem
(D) Transports some substances across membrane (D) Thalamus, hypothalamus and cerebrum
80. Nerve axon takes part in 89. Major part of human brain is formed by
(A) Receiving impulse (A) Cerebrum
(B) Transformation of energy (B) Cerebellum
(C) Conduction of impulse (C) Corpora quadrigimina
(D) Providing energy for impulse transmission (D) Medulla oblongata
81. At resting stage nerve cell has 90. Recognise the figure and find out the correct matching.
(A) Low K+ outside and high Na+ inside
(B) High K+ inside and high Na+ outside
(C) High K+ inside and low Na+ outside
(D) High K+ outside and low Na+ inside
82. Action potential of a nerve cell is
(A) - 60 mv (B) - 80 mv
(C) + 20 mv (D) . + 60 mv
83. During recovery, a nerve fibre becomes
(A) +vely charged on outside and -vely charged on
inside
(B) +vely charged on both outside and inside
(A) d—brain stem, e—hindbrain, b—thalamus, c—
(C) -vely charged on outside and +vely charged on
hypothalmus, a—midbrain
inside
(B) e—brain stem, d—hindbrain, a—thalamus, b—
(D) -vely charged on both outside and inside
hypothalmus, c—midbrain
84. Passage of action potential from one node of Ranvier
(C) e—brain stem, d—hindbrain, b—thalamus, a—
to the next is
hypothalmus, c—midbrain
(A) Nodal conduction
(D) e—brain stem, c—hindbrain, a—thalamus, b—
(B) Saltatory conduction
hypothalmus, d—midbrain
(C) Saltatory stimulus
91. The cerebral cortex contains
(D) Mechanical conduction.
(A) Sensory areas (B) Motor areas
85. In an axon, nerve impulse travels
(C) Association areas (D) All of the above
(A) Away from cyton
92. Association areas as
(B) Towards cyton
(A) Sensory in function
(C) Both away and towards cyton
(B) Motor in function
(D) Not known
(C) Neither clearly sensory nor motor in function
(D) Neurosecretory in function
TOPIC 3: Central Neural System
93. Which part of the brain is a major coordinating centre
Forebrain, Midbrain and Hindbrain
for sensory and motor signaling?
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 (C) Hypothalamus (D) Limbic system (A) Third and fourth ventricles
94. Association areas are responsible for compiled funct- (B) Two lateral ventricles
ions like (C) Lateral ventricles and third ventricles
(A) Memory (D) Rhinocoel and lateral ventricles
(B) Communication [Link] present in the spinal cord is termed as
(C) Intersensory association (A) Central canal (B) Fourth ventricle
(D) All of the above (C) Volkmann’s canal (D) Neural canal
95. Hormones are secreted by [Link] about humans is
(A) Neurosecretory cells of the thalamus . (A) Freehand (B) Tool use
(B) Neurosensory cells of the thalamus (C) Articulated speech (D) Social set up
(C) Neurosecretory cells of the hypothalamus [Link] ventricle of brain occurs in
(D) Neurosecretory cells of the hippocampus (A) Olfactory lobe
96. Limbic system or limbic lobe is formed by (B) Medulla oblongata
a. Hippocampus (C) Cerebral hemisphere
b. Amygdala (D) Diencephalon
c. Hypothalamus [Link] is mostly made of
d. Outer parts of cerebral hemispheres (A) Motor neurons and sensory neurons
e. Inner parts of cerebral hemispheres (B) Sensory neurons and association neurons
(A) a, b and c (B) a, b and d (C) Association neurons
(C) a, b and e (D) a, b, c and e (D) Motor neurons and association neurons
97. Along with the hypothalamus, limbic system is involv- [Link] cerebrum, auditory area occurs in
ed in (A) Frontal lobe (B) Parietal lobe
a. Motivation (C) Temporal lobe (D) Occipital lobe.
b. Expression of emotional reactions (excitement, [Link] of hand-eye or voluntary muscle activity
pleasure, rage and fear) is connected with
c. Sexual behaviour (A) Cerebrum (B) Cerebellum
d. Cardiovascular reflexes (C) Medulla oblongata (D) Crura cerebri
(A) a, b and c (B) a, b and d [Link] ventricles are lined by
(C) b, c and d (D) a, c and d (A) Neurons (B) Schwann cells
98. The midbrain is located between the (C) Neuroglia (D) Ependymal cells
(A) Thalamus of forebrain and pons of the hindbrain [Link] heart beat and peristalsis are controlled by
(B) Hypothalamus of forebrain and pons of the hind­ (A) Medulla oblongata
brain (B) Medulla oblongata and cerebrum
(C) Thalamus and hypothalamus (C) Medulla oblongata and cerebellum
(D) Both A and B (D) Cerebellum
99. Read the following statements and find out the incorr- [Link] is controlled by
ect statement. (A) Frontal lobes (B) Parietal lobes
a. The ventral portion of the midbrain consists mai- (C) Temporal lobes (D) Occipital lobes
nly of four round swellings (lobes) called corpo- [Link] ventricle of brain is also known as
ra quadrigemina. (A) Metacoel (B) Rhincoel
b. Midbrain and hindbrain form the brain stem. (C) Paracoel (D) Diocoel
c. Cerebellum consists of fibre tracts that intercon- [Link] centre is present in
nect different regions of brain. (A) Cerebellum (B) Parietal lobe
d. The midbrain receives and integrates visual, lact- (C) Temporal lobe (D) Occipital lobe
ile and auditory inputs. [Link] one occurs in mesencephalon/midbrain?
e. Limbic system is concerned with olfaction and (A) Cerebellum (B) Inferior colliculus
autonomic responses. (C) Thalamus (D) Mammillary body
(A) a, c and d (B) b and e [Link] connected with vision is human is
(C) a and c (D) a, c, d and e (A) Corpus callosum (B) Corpora quadrigemina
[Link] cortex consists of (C) Corpus albicans (D) Hippocampus
(A) Grey matter (B) White matter [Link]’s area is connected with
(C) Duramater (D) Arachnoid matter (A) Sensation of smell
[Link] (Aqueduct of Sylvius) is found between (B) Learning and reasoning
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(D) Receiving impulse from eye
[Link] oblongata encloses TOPIC 4: Reflex Action and Reflex Arc
(A) Fourth ventricle (B) Third ventricle
(C) Second ventricle (D) Optic lobes [Link] entire process of response to peripheral nervous
[Link] connecting medulla oblongata with spinal stimulation, that occurs involuntarily, i.e without cons-
cord is cious effort or thought and requires the involvement of
(A) Fourth (B) Fifth a part of CNS is called a
(C) Third (D) Second (A) Limbic system (B) Sensory reception
[Link] area controls (C) Reflex arc (D) Reflex action
(A) Breathing [Link] the knee jerk reflex effector and receptor are
(B) Movement of vocal cords (A) Muscle spindle and motor endplate respectively
(C) Movement of tongue (B) Afferent neuron and efferent neuron respectively
(D) Both B and C (C) Motor endplate and muscle spindle respectively
[Link] vitae is (D) Sensory neuron and motor neuron respectively
(A) Tree-like structure in cerebrum [Link] in the blanks according to the process of reflex
(B) Tree of life in cerebellum action.
(C) End part of spinal cord 1. The reflex pathway comprises at least one ...a...
(D) Branched dendrites of a neuron neuron (receptor) and one ...b... (effector or
[Link] of Monro is an aperture between excitor) neuron appropriately arranged in a series.
(A) Third and fourth ventricles 2. The ...a... neuron receives signal from a sensory
(B) Rhinocoel and diacoel organ and transmit the impulse via a ...c... nerve
(C) Lateral and third ventricles root into the CNS (at the level of spinal cord).
(D) Diacoel and metacoel. 3. The ...b... neuron then carriers signals from
[Link] between piamater and arachnoid is CNS to the effector.
(A) Supra-arachnoid (B) Subarachnoid 4. The stimulus and response thus form a reflex
(C) Subdural (D) Epidural ...d...
[Link] regulates (A) a—afferent, b—efferent, c—dorsal, d—arc
(A) Speech (B) Hearing (B) a—afferent, b—efferent, c—ventral, d—arc
(C) Vision (D) All the above (C) a—efferent, b—afferent, c—dorsal, d—pathway
[Link] affects (D) a—efferent, b—afferent, c—ventral, d—action
(A) Medulla oblongata (B) Cerebellum [Link] the figure and find out the correct matching.
(C) Cerebral cortex (D) Thalamus
124.A mammalian brain is characterised by the presence of
(A) Optic lobes (B) Corpus callosum
(C) Cerebellum (D) Cerebrum.
[Link] of fibres which join corpora quadrigemina to
cerebellum is called
(A) Pons varolli (B) Valve of Vieusseus
(C) Corpus callosum (D) Corpus striatum
126 Compare the columns and find the correct combination. (A) a—grey matter, b—white matter, c—motor ne-
Column I Column II uron, d—intemeuron
(a) Cerebrum (p) Controls pituitary (B) a—grey matter, b—white matter, d—motor ne-
(b) Cerebellum (q) Controls vision and uron, c—interneuron
hearing (C) b—grey matter, a—white matter, c—motor ne-
(c) Hypothalamus (r) Controls the rate of uron, d—interneuron
heart beat (D) b—grey matter, a—white matter, d—motor ne-
(d) Mid brain (s) Seat of intelligence uron, c—interneuron
(t) Maintains body [Link] nerve controls movement of
posture (A) Tongue (B) Heart
(A) a—t, b—s, c—q, d—p (C) Eye (D) Ear
(B) a—s, b—t, c—q, d—p [Link] arc made of two neurons is
(C) a—t, b—s, c—p, d—q (A) Asynaptic (B) Monosynaptic
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 (C) Disynaptic (D) Polysynaptic motor fibres
[Link] lobe does not contain (C) Receptors sensory fibres, grey matter, motor
(A) Wernicke’s area (B) Olfactory area fibres and effectors
(C) Auditory area (D) Broca’s area (D) Sensory fibres, grey matter, motor fibres, recep-
[Link] one is not a reflex action? tors and effectors
(A) Closing of eye lids against fricking [Link] Pavlov experiments the sound of bell represents
(B) Release of saliva on seeing sweets (A) Conditioned stimulus
(C) Perspiration due to heat (B) Unconditioned response
(D) Obeying the order to run (C) Unconditioned stimulus
[Link] one does not involve brain? (D) Conditioned response
(A) Spinal reflex (B) Cerebral reflex [Link] example of conditioned reflex is
(C) Cranial reflex (D) Voluntary action (A) Withdrawal of hand on touching a hot surface
[Link] root of spinal nerve contains (B) Sneezing during cold
(A) Sensory neurons only (C) Running indoor on arrival of rain
(B) Relay and sensory neurons (D) Salivation in Dog on seeing bread as found by
(C) Sensory and motor neurons Pavlov
(D) Motor and relay neurons [Link] of conditioned reflex is
[Link] neuron of reflex arc carries impulse from (A) Pavlov (B) Kalvin
(A) Receptor to central nervous system (C) Oparin (D) Smith and Neil
(B) Central nervous system to effectors
(C) Central nervous system to receptors TOPIC 5: Sensory Reception and Processing Eye,
(D) Effectors to central nervous system Parts of an Eye and Mechanism of Vision
[Link] controls reflex action?
(A) Central nervous system [Link] paired eyes are located in sockets of the skull
(B) Sympathetic nervous system called
(C) Parasympathetic nervous system (A) Sella tursica (B) Cranium
(D) Sensory nerves (C) Orbits (D) Suture
[Link] after cutting through dorsal root of a spinal nerve of [Link] adult human eye ball is nearly a
a mammal, the associated receptor in skin was stimu- (A) Spherical structure
lated the animal would (B) Cylindrical structure
(A) Still be able to feel the stimulation (C) Biconvex structure
(B) Show no response (D) Biconvex structure
(C) Show a normal but slow response [Link] wall of the eye ball is composed of
(D) Respond but only at a different level of spinal (A) Three layers—photoreceptor, bipolar and gan-
cord glion cells
[Link] action (withdrawal of hand from heat source) (B) Three layers—sclera, cornea and retina
is controlled by (C) Three layers—sclera, choroid and cornea
(A) Sympathetic nervous system (D) Three layers—sclera, choroid and retina
(B) Autonomic nervous system [Link] external layer of the eyeball is sclera which is ma-
(C) Spinal cord de of
(D) Peripheral nervous system (A) Loose connective tissue
141.H-shaped grey matter is found in (B) Dense connective tissue
(A) Spinal cord (B) Cerebellum (C) Specialised connective tissue
(C) Cerebrum (D) Medulla (D) Both A and B
[Link] is not a reflex action? [Link] anterior portion on of the sclera is called
(A) Swallowing of food (A) Cornea (B) Pupil
(B) Shivering in cold (C) Ciliary body (D) Iris
(C) Salivation at choicest food [Link] of the following layer of the eye ball contains
(D) Closure of eyes lids by flashing light many blood vessel and looks bluish in colour?
[Link] of reflex arc is (A) Sclera (B) Choroid
(A) Effectors, grey matter, motor fibres, sensory (C) Retina (D) Both B and C
fibres and receptors [Link] choroid layer is thin over the posterior two-thirds
(B) Receptors, sensory fibres, grey matter and of the eye ball, but it becomes thick in the anterior
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 part to form the (A) a—1 ,4, 5; b—2, 3
(A) Iris (B) Ciliary body (B) a—2,4, 5; b—1, 3
(C) Pupil (D) Suspensory ligament (C) a—1, 3; b—2,4,5
[Link] ciliary body itself continues forward to form a (D) a—1, 3, 5; b—2, 4
pigmented and opaque structure called the [Link] the blue, red and green cones are stimulated
(A) Pupil (B) Iris equally, it produced a sensation of
(C) Lens (D) Ligaments (A) Black light (B) Orange light
[Link] is the visible coloured portion of eye (C) White light (D) No light
(A) Cornea (B) Iris [Link] point of eye where the visual activity (resolution)
(C) Lens (D) Retina is greatest
[Link] eye ball has a transparent crystalline lens which is (A) Blind spot (B) Macula lutea
held in place by (C) Fovea (D) Corpus lutea
(A) Ligaments attached to the iris [Link] space between cornea and the lens is called
(B) Tendons attached to the iris (A) Aqueous chamber (B) Vitreous chamber
(C) Ligaments attached to the ciliary body (C) Labyrinth (D) Vestibule
(D) Tendons attached to the ciliary body [Link] space between the lens and retina is called
[Link] front of the lens, the aperture surrounded by the iris (A) Aqueous chamber (B) Vitreous chamber
is called the (C) Labyrinth (D) Vestibule
(A) Pupil (B) Cornea [Link] is the incorrect about the mechanism of vision?
(C) Retina (D) Rods (A) Light rays in visible wavelength focused on the
[Link] diameter of the pupil is regulated by the retina induces dissociation of the retinal from op-
(A) Muscle fibres of ciliary body sin resulting in changes in the structure of the op-
(B) Muscle fibres of iris sin.
(C) Muscle fibres of lens (B) Due to change in the structure of opsin membra-
(D) Ligaments of ciliary body ne permeability changes and potential difference
[Link] the figure and find out the correct matching. are generated in the photoreceptor cells.
(C) A signal is produced in photoreceptor cell that
generates action potentials in the bipolar cells
through the ganglion cells.
(D) The action potentials (impulses) are transmitted
by the optic nerve to the visual cortex area of
the brain, where the neural impulses are analys-
ed and the image formed on the retina is recogn-
ised based on earlier memory and experience.
166.A person wears convex lenses for proper vision. Wit-
hout glasses the image of the object is produced
(A) c—sclera, d—retina, e—choroid, b—fovea, a (A) On blind spot (B) On yellow spot
— blind spot (C) In front of retina (D) Behind the retina
(B) d—sclera, e—retina, c—choroid, b—fovea, a [Link] and lens of eye are
— blind spot (A) Transparent and help in image formation on reti-
(C) e—sclera, c—retina, d—choroid, a—fovea, b na
— blind spot (B) Transparent and diverge light rays on retina and
(D) d—sclera, e—retina, c—choroid, a—fovea, b image formation
— blind spot (C) Sensitive and richly supplied by nerves
[Link] the columns I and II, and choose the correct (D) Sensitive and richly supplied by blood vessels
combination from the options given. [Link] present in cones of retina are connected
Column I Column II with
a. Rods 1. Scotopic vision (A) Night blindness
b. Cones 2. Photopic vision (B) Accommodation of eye
3. Twilight vision (C) Colour discrimination
4. Daylight vision (D) Image formation.
5. Colour vision [Link] hypermetropia, the image is found

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 (A) Before retina and is corrected by convex lens (C) Red, blue and green
(B) Behind the retina and is corrected by convex (D) Green, red and blue
lens [Link] irregular wavy part of retina is
(C) Before retina and is corrected by concave lens (A) Ora serrata (B) Pars optica
(D) Before retina and is corrected by concave lens (C) Ocular conjuctiva (D) Fovea centralis
170. Function of iris is to [Link] of eye lens is changed by
(A) Move lens forward and backward (A) Iris (B) Ciliary muscle
(B) Refract light rays (C) Pupil (D) Optic nerve
(C) Bring about movements of eyelids 185.A characteristic of human cornea is
(D) Alter the size of pupil (A) Absence of blood circulation
[Link] in elasticity of eye lens with age causes (B) Causes cataract in old age
(A) Myopia (B) Presbyopia (C) Has lacrimal gland for secretion of tears
(C) Cataract (D) Hypermetropia (D) Secreted by conjuctiva and glandular layer
[Link] rays entering the eye is controlled by [Link] we move from dark to light, we fail to see for
(A) Pupil (B) Iris some time but soon the visibility become normal. It is
(C) Cornea (D) Lens (A) Accommodation (B) Adaptation
[Link] defective condition of eye in which distant objec- (C) Photoperiodism (D) Mutation
ts are seen distinct but near objects are indistinct is [Link] is caused by increase in
called (A) Intraarterial pressure
(A) Myopia (B) Astigmatism (B) Intraocular pressure
(C) Presbyopia (D) Hypermetropia (C) Intraventricular pressure
[Link] lens is (D) Intravesicular pressure
(A) Biconcave (B) Concave [Link] of eye lens leads to
(C) Convex (D) Biconvex (A) Glaucoma (B) Cataract
[Link] lens is employed to correct (C) Presbyopia (D) Astigmatism
(A) Presbyopia (B) Hypermetropia [Link]’s fibres occur in
(C) Cataract (D) Myopia (A) Heart (B) Kidney
[Link] transplantation is successful as cornea is (C) Pancreas (D) Retina
(A) Easily available [Link] a similarity with photographic camera, retina acts
(B) Without blood supply as
(C) Easily preserved (A) Shutter (B) Lens
(D) Easily stitched (C) Diaphragm (D) Film
[Link] is absent in aqueous humor? 191.A serious eye defect with can lead to blindness is
(A) Carbon dioxide (B) Oxygen (A) Myopia (B) Hypermetropia
(C) Hyaluronic acid (D) Glucose (C) Presbyopia (D) Glaucoma
[Link] has good quantity of [Link] myopia or short sightedness
(A) Na (B) Ca (A) Image is formed slightly in front of retina becaus-
(C) Mg (D) Cl e eye ball is longer
[Link] is due to (B) Eye ball is normal but image is formed over blind
(A) Blocking of canal of Schlemm spot
(B) Drying up of vitreous humor (C) Eye ball is normal but images is formed slightly
(C) Increased size of eye behind the retina due to faulty lens
(D) Opacity of lens (D) Curvature of cornea becomes irregular
[Link] blindness of due to defect in [Link] and cones of retina are modified
(A) Cones (B) Rods (A) Bipolar neurons (B) Unipolar neurons
(C) Rods and cones (D) None of the above (C) Multipolar neurons (D) Hairs
181 Focal length of eye lens is changed by [Link] of the following disorder is not hereditary?
(A) Pupil (B) Iris (A) Haemophilia
(C) Cornea (D) Ciliary body. (B) Cataract
[Link] pigments erythrolabe, chlorolabe and cyan- (C) Sickle cell anaemia
olabe are respectivley (D) Colour blindness
(A) Red, gree and blue [Link] responsible for secreting tears are
(B) Blue, green and red (A) Meibomian glands
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 (B) Glands of Moll bony lab­yrinth into an
(C) Glands of Zeis (A) Upper scala vestibuli and lower scala tympani
(D) Lacrymal glands (B) Upper scala tympani and lower scala vestibuli
196.A central opening of iris is (C) Upper scala vestibuli and lower scala media
(A) Cornea (B) Lens (D) Upper scala tympani and lower scala media
(C) Pupil (D) Fovea centralis [Link] the base of cochlea, the scala vestibuli ends at the
[Link] found in eye skin of Rabbit is ...a... window, while the scala tympani terminates at
(A) Meibomian gland (B) Perineal gland the ...b... window which open to the middle ear.
(C) Lacrymal (D) Harderian gland (A) a—round, b—oval
[Link] are concentrated at (B) a—oval, b—round
(A) Fovea centralis (B) Blind spot (C) a—spherical, b—oval
(C) Edge of retina (D) Choroid (D) a—circular, b—spherical
[Link] present in eye lens is [Link] the organ or corti, above the rows of the hair cells
(A) Opsin (B) Collagen is a thin elastic membrane called
(C) Crystallin (D) Rhodopsin. (A) Reissner’s membrane
[Link] is central pit of yellowish pigmented spot cal- (B) Tectorial membrane
led (C) Basilar membrane
(A) Retina (B) Blind spot (D) Both A and C
(C) Macula lutea (D) Cornea [Link] the figure and find out the correct matching.
[Link] order of three layers of cells in retina of human
eye from inside to outside is
(A) Bipolar cells, photoreceptors, ganglion cells
(B) Ganglion cells, rods, cones
(C) Ganglion cells, bipolar cells, photoreceptors cells
(D) Photoreceptor cells, ganglion cells, bipolar cells

TOPIC 6: The Ear Mechanism of Hearing

(A) a—saccule, b—crista, c—macula, d—ampulla,
202 Read the following statements and find out the incorr- e— utricle
ect statement. (B) a—otolith organ, b—saccule, c—utricle, d—
a. Anatomically, the ear can be divided into three ampulla, e—macula
major sections called the outer ear, the middle (C) a—otolith organ, b—saccule, c—utricle, d—
ear and the inner ear. macula, e—ampulla
b. The outer ear consists of the pinna and external (D) a—crista ampullaris, b—ampulla, c—macula,
auditory meatus (canal). d— saccule, e—otolith organ
c. The tympanic membrane (ear drum) is compos- [Link] saccule and utricle contain a projecting ridge
ed of connective tissues covered with mucus called
membrane outside and with skin inside. (A) Crista (B) Ampulla
d. The ear ossicles reduces the efficiency of trans- (C) Macula (D) Semi-circular canal
mission of sound waves to the inner ear. [Link] sound vibrations are passed through the middle
e. The pinna collects the vibrations in the air which ear to oval window on to the fluid of the cochlea,
produce sound. where they generate waves in the lymph induce a
(A) a and b (B) b and c ripple in the
(C) c and d (D) d and e (A) Basilar membrane
[Link] labyrinth is surrounded by a fluid (B) Tectorial membrane
called (C) Reissner’s membrane
(A) Perilymph (B) Endolymph (D) Tympanic membrane
(C) Vitreous humor (D) Aqueous humor 211. Recognise the figure and find out the correct matching.
[Link] space within cochlea is called
(A) Scala vestibuli (B) Scala tympani
(C) Scala media (D) Both A and B
[Link] membrane constituting cochlea, the Reissner’s
and basilar, divide the surrounding perilymph filled
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 (C) Pinna—Auditory canal—Tympanic membrane
— Malleus—-Incus—Stapes—Cochlea—Au-
ditory nerve
(D) Pinna—Cochlea—Tympanic membrane—Audi-
tory membrane—Auditory canal—Incus—Mall-
eus— Stapes—Cochlea—Auditory nerve
[Link] mammals, the organs of Corit is found in
(A) Scala vestibuli (B) Scala tympani
(C) Scala media (D) Cochlear canal
[Link] ossicle, incus is modified
(A) a—malleus, b—incus, c—stapes, d—tympanic
(A) Jugal bone
membrane
(B) Articular bone
(B) b—malleus, a—incus, d—stapes, c—tympanic
(C) Quadrate bone
membrane
(D) Hyomandibular bone.
(C) c—malleus, d—incus, b—stapes, a—tympanic
[Link] a, b, c, d in given diagram.
membrane
(D) d—malleus, c—incus, a—stapes, b—tympanic
membrane
[Link] part of the ear is influenced by gravity and
move­ments?
(A) Vestibular apparatus
(B) Cochlea
(C) Organ of Corti
(D) Ear ossicles
[Link] receptors are located in
(A) Cerebrum (B) Cerebellum
(A) a—scala vestibuli, b—Reissner’s membrane, c
(C) Middle ear (D) Internal ear
— scala tympani, d—tectorial membrane
[Link] tube connects
(B) a—scala tympani, b—organ of corti, c—scala
(A) External ear with middle ear
vestibuli, d—tectorial membrane
(B) External ear with internal ear
(C) a—scala vestibuli, b—tectorial membrane, c—
(C) Middle ear with pharynx
scala media, d—basilar membrane
(D) Middle ear with internal ear
(D) a—scala tympani, b—basilar membrane, c—
[Link] one is used in balancing?
scala vestibuli, d—Reissner’s membrane.
(A) Organ of Corti (B) Vestibular region
[Link] ear can hear sound waves of frequency between
(C) Middle ear (D) Cochlea
(A) 5-100 cycles/sec
[Link] labyrinth of ear contains a fluid known as
(B) 50-20000 cycles/sec
(A) Endolymph (B) Perilymph
(C) 20000-50000 cycles/sec
(C) Humor (D) Synovial fluid
(D) 2000-3000 cycles/sec
[Link] tympani is connected to scala vestibuli by
[Link] cells for balancing occur in human ear in
means of
(A) Malleus, incus and stapes
(A) Stapes (B) Helicotrema
(B) Utriculus, sacculus and semicircular canals
(C) Basilar membrane (D) Tectorial membrane
(C) Organ of Corti
[Link] occur in
(D) Eustachian tube
(A) Skin (B) Middle ear
[Link] of Corti sends information to brain through
(C) Tympanum (D) Internal ear
cranical nerve
[Link] sequence of regions in organisation of audi-
(A) V (B) VI
tory mechanoreceptor organ is
(C) VII (D) VIII
(A) Pinna—Tympanic membrane—Auditory canal
[Link] ear ossicle is
— Cochlea—Malleus—Incus—Stapes—Aud-
(A) Incus (B) Stapes
itory nerve
(C) Malleus (D) Stapedial plate
(B) Pinna—Malleus—Incus—Stapes—Auditory
[Link] ear contains
canal—Tympanic membrane—Cochlea—Audi-
(A) Fluid (B) Blood
tory nerve
(C) Air (D) Wax
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[Link] pair has the same meaning? SECTION B:
(A) Sternum—Chest bone ASSERTION-REASONING QUESTIONS
(B) Stapes—Anvil bone
(C) Patella—Knee knot Read the assertion and reason carefully to mark
(D) Malleus—Hammer bone the correct option in question.
[Link] drum is (A) If both assertion and reason are true and the re-
(A) Tensor tymphani ason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
(B) Scala tympani (B) If both assertion and reason are true but reason
(C) Tympanic membrane is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
(D) Scala vestibuli (C) If assertion is true but reason is false.
230. Cell of Deiter occurs in (D) If both assertion and reason are false.
(A) Retina (B) Organ of Corti 1. Assertion: The functions of muscles, lungs, heart, blo-
(C) Utriculus (D) Sebaceous glands od vessels, kidney and other organs are coordinated
[Link] is transmitted from middle ear to internal ear while performing physical exercise.
due to Reason: In our body the neural system and the endo-
(A) Vibrations of tympanum crine system jointly coordinate all the activities of the
(B) Vibrations of stapes organs so that they function in a synchronised fashion.
(C) Striking of stapes 2. Assertion: The neural system provides an organised
(D) All the above network of point-to-point connections for a quick co-
[Link] of ear concerned with hearing is ordina­tion
(A) Reissner’s membrane and tectorial membrane Reason: The endocrine system provides chemical in-
(B) Basilar membrane and tectorial membrane tegration through hormones.
(C) Reissner’s membrane and basilar’ membrane 3. Assertion: The cerebral cortex is referred to as the
(D) Ampulla grey matter due to its greyish appearance.
[Link] ear has Reason: The neuron cell bodies are concentrated in
(A) Two sets of tiny bones the cerebral cortex.
(B) Three sets of tiny bones 4. Assertion: Aqueous humor is a transparent gel like fl-
(C) Two sets of large bones uid. Reason: Vitreous humor contains a thin watery fl-
(D) Three sets of large bones uid.
[Link] impulse for hearing originates in 5. Assertion: Cerebellum has very convoluted surface in
(A) Ear drum (B) Auditory nerve order to provide the additional space for many more
(C) Ear ossicles (D) Cochlea neurons.
[Link] vestibuli is connected with Reason: The medulla oblongata control respiration,
(A) Fenestra rotundus (B) Fenestra ovalis cardiovascular reflexes and gastric secretions.
(C) Scala media (D) Eustachiau tube 6. Assertion: The inner part of cerebral hemisphere is
236. Select the correct matching of a hormone, its source called white matter.
and function. Reason: Fibres of the tracts are covered with the my-
Structure Location Function elin sheath, which constitute the inner part of cerebral
(A) Eustachian Anterior part Equalises air pres- hemisphere. They give an opaque white appearance.
tube of internal sure on either 7. Assertion: The base of semi-circular canal is swollen
car sides of tympanic and is called crista ampullaris.
membrane Reason: Crista ampullaris contains a projecting ridge
(B) Cerebellum Mid brain and Controls respira- called ampulla which has hair cells.
gastric tion secretions 8. Assertion: In the human eye, there are three types of
(C) Hypothala- Fore brain Controls body tem- rods which possess their own characteristic photopi-
mus peraturc, urge for gments that respond to red, green and blue lights.
eating and drinki- Reason: The sensations of different colour are
ng produced by various combinations of these rods and
(D) Blind spot Place of dep- Rods and cones their photopig­ments.
arture of optic present but inac- 9. Assertion: A neuron is a microscopic structure comp-
nerve from eye tive here. osed of three major parts, namely, cell body, dendri-
tes and axon.

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 Reason: Short fibres which branch repeatedly and Overall Rod cells Cone cells
project out of the cell body are called axons. function
10. Assertion: The neural organisation is very simple in (A) Vision Vision in Colour vision and
lower invertebrates. Poor light bright light
Reason: The vertebrates have a more developed bright light
neural system. (B) Distribution More concen- Evenly distributed
11. Assertion: Neurons are excitable cells. trated in centre all over retina
Reason: The membrane of the neurons are in a polar- of retina
ised state. (C) Visual High Low
12. Assertion: When a neuron is not conducting any imp- activity
ulse, i.e. resting, the axoplasm inside the axon conta- (D) Visual pig- Iodopsin Rhodopsin
ins high concentration of K+ and negatively charged ment
proteins and low concentration of Na+ 5. Sensory neurons of retina are (2009)
Reason: In resting, the axonal membrane is compara­ (A) Macula and cristae
tively more permeable to K+ ions and nearly imperm- (B) Pacinian and Ruffini’s corpuscles
eable to Na+ ions. Similarly, the membrane is imperm- (C) Rods and cones
eable to negatively charged proteins present in axop- (D) All the above
lasm 6. Cerebrum is in direct contact with (2010)
13. Assertion: Myelinated nerve fibre are enveloped with (A) Duramater (B) Arachnoid
Schwann cells, which form a myelin sheath around the (C) Piamater (D) Enterocoel
axon 7. In myasthenia gravis, acetylcholine (2010)
Reason: Unmyelinated nerve fibre is not enclosed by (A) Receptors on motor end plate are reduced
a Schwann cell and hence does not form a myelin (B) Secretion from nerve terminals is reduced
sheath around the axon. (C) Esterase activity is prohibited
(D) Secretion from nerve terminals is enhanced
SECTION C: 8. Optic lobes in humans are represented by carpora
PREVIOUS YEARS’ (2010)
EXAMINATION QUESTIONS (A) Bigemina (B) Quadrigemina
(C) Arenacea (D) Striata
1. During transmission of nerve impulse through a nerve 9. In a medullated nerve fibre, conduction of impulse ‘
fibre, the potential on the inner side of plasma membr- faster due to (20l0)
ane would change (2007) (A) Pericytes
(A) First negative, then positive and continue to be (B) Endoneurium and epineurium if
positive (C) Myelin sheath and nodes of Ranvier
(B) First positive, then negative and continue to be (D) Nissl granules.
negative 10. Parasympathetic nervous system develops from region
(C) First positive, then negative and again back to (2010)
positive (A) Thoracolumbar (B) Craniosacral
(D) First negative, then positive and again back to (C) Cervical (D) Lumbar
negative 11. Myelin sheath is formed by (2010)
2. Neurosecretory cells occurs in(2007) (A) Ranvier (B) Muscle cells
(A) Hypothalamus (B) Cerebral cortex (C) Axon (D) Schwann cells
(C) Medulla oblongata (D) Corpus callosum 12. Opening in skull is (2010)
3. During the conduction of nerve impulse, the action (A) Foramen of Monro
potential is the result of movement of (2008) (B) Foramen magnum
+
(A) Na from intracellular fluid to extracellular fluid (C) Coronal nature
(B) Na+ from extracellular fluid to intracellular fluid (D) Lamboidal suture.
(C) Na+ towards both directions 13. Colour perception in humans is due to (2010)
(D) None of the above (A) Rhodopsin pigment in rod cells
4. Which one is correct difference between rod and co- (B) Rhodopsin pigment in cone cells
ne cells? (2008) (C) Iodopsin pigment in rod cells
(D) Iodopsin pigment in cone cells

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14. Sympathetic nerves in mammals develop from (2010) (C) Speech (D) Memory
(A) Sacral region 24. It is bridge between nervous system and endocrine
(B) Cervical region system (2011)
(C) Thoracico-lumbar region (A) Thalamus (B) Hypothalamus
(D) 3rd, 7th, 9th and 10th cranial nerves (C) Limbic system (D) Parietal lobe
15. Light sensitive cells of eye are present in (2010) 25. Homeostasis is maintained by (2011)
(A) Cornea (B) Sclera (A) Cerebellum (B) Cerebrum
(C) Choroid (D) Retina (C) Diencephalon (D) Medulla oblongata
16. Colour blindness is due to defect in (2010) 26. Diencephalon is the centre of the following except
(A) Cones (B) Rods (2011)
(C) Rods and cones (D) Rhodopsin (A) Sweating (B) Sneezing
17. Innermost layer of human eye is (2010) (C) Thirst (D) Hunger.
(A) Retina (B) Lens 27. Initiation of nerve impulse is due to (2011)
(C) Sclera (D) Choroid (A) Release of Ca2+ (2011)
18. Sensory structure that responds to pressure change is (B) Absorption of Ca2+
(2010) (C) Stoppage of Na+ — K+ ATP-ase pump
(A) Meissner’s corpuscle (D) Activation of Na’ — K+ ATP-ase pump
(B) Pacinian corpuscle 28. Rods are sensitive to (2011)
(C) End bulb of Krause (A) Dim light
(D) Organ of Ruffini (B) High intensity light
19. Point in eye from which optic nerve and blood vessels (C) Colour perception
leave the eye ball is (2011) (D) All the above
(A) Yellow spot (B) Blind spot 29. Specific receptors responsible for the balance of the
(C) Pars optica (D) Pupil body and posture are (2011)
20. Purplish red pigment rhodopsin contained in rod type (A) Organ of Corti
of photoreceptor cells of the human eye, is a deriva- (B) Crista and macula
tive of (2011) (C) Basilar membrane
(A) Vitamin A (B) Vitamin B (D) Tectorial membrane
(C) Vitamin C (D) Vitamin D 30. Hypothalamus is not involved in (2012)
21 Mark out the correct and incorrect statements. (A) Osmoregulation and thirst
(2011) (B) Temperature control
(a) Synaptic cleft of neurons secrete adrenaline. (C) Accuracy of muscular movement
(b) Myelinated nerve fibres are enveloped with Sch- (D) Sleep wake cycle
wann cells that secrete myelin sheath around 31. Number of spinal nerves in man is (2012)
axon. (A) 31 pairs (B) 32 pairs
(c) Non-myelinated nerve fibres are enclosed by (C) 12 pairs (D) 29 pairs
Schwann cells that do not form myelin sheath. 32. Part of mammalian brain controlling muscular coordi-
(d) Spinal cord and cranial nerves are made of non­ nation, equilibrium and posture is (2012)
myelinated nerve fibres. (A) Cerebrum (B) Corpus callosum
(A) a, b, c—correct; d—incorrect (C) Medulla oblongata (D) Cerebellum
(B) c, d—correct; a, b—incorrect 33. Third and fourth ventricles of brain are connected by
(C) a, b—correct; c, d—incorrect (2012)
(D) b, c—correct; a, d—incorrect (A) Foramen of Monro
22. If medulla oblongata is destroyed what function is aff- (B) Foramen magnum
ected (2011) (C) Corpus callosum
(A) No vision (D) Aqueduct of Sylvius
(B) No memory 34. Injury localized to the hypothalamus would most likely
(C) No thermoregulation disrupt (2014)
(D) No response when pricked with needle (A) Regulation of body temperature
23. Which function is lost due to damage of occipital lo- (B) Short-term memory
be? (2011) (C) Co-ordination during locomotion
(A) Vision (B) Hearing (D) Executive functions, such as decision making

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35. Which one of the following statements is not correct? (D) High density of cones occur, but has no rods
(2014) 44. Which of the following regions of the brain is incorre-
(A) Rhodopsin is the purplish red protein presents in ctly paired with its function? (2015)
rods only. (A) Corpus callosum—communication between the
(B) Retinal is the light absorbing portion of visual left and right cerebral cortices
photo pigments. (B) Cerebrum—calculation and contemplation
(C) In retina the rods have the photopigment rhod- (C) Medulla oblongata— homeostatic control
opsin while cones have three different photo- (D) Cerebellum—language comprehension
pigments. 45. Left and right cerebral hemispheres are linked by a
(D) Retinal is a derivative of Vitamin C. broad nerve band called(2016)
36. A gymnast is able to balance his body upside down (A) Corpus callosum
even in the total darkness because of (2015) (B) Corpus luteum
(A) Tectorial membrane (C) Corpora quadregemina
(B) Organ of corti (D) Anterior chroid plexus
(C) Cochlea 46. Human body temperature is regulated by the centre
(D) Vestibular apparatus located in (2016)
37. The defect in which part of the human brain would (A) Cerebrum (B) Cerebellum
result in inability to express the emotions (2015) (C) Medulla (D) Hypothalamus
(A) Thalamus (B) Medulla 47. Third ventricle of brain is located in (2016)
(C) Limbic lobe (D) Pons (A) Diencephalon (B) Rhombencephalon
38. Which of the following statements is incorrect?(2015) (C) Mesencephalon (D) Cerebrum
(A) Humans focus the eye by changing the shape of
the lens SECTION D
(B) Human eye adjusts the amount of light entering CHAPTER-END’ TEST’
the eye by contracting the ciliary muscles
(C) Human eye focuses by moving the lens closer 1. Nerve gas affects neuromuscular working by
to or farther from the retina (A) Enhancing release of acetylcholine
(D) Colour blindness is due to an inherited lack of (B) Inhibiting acetylcholinesterase
one or more types of cones (C) Inhibiting release of acetylcholine
39. Conduction of nerve impulse is a (2015) (D) Blocking acetylcholine receptors
(A) Chemical process 2. It converts short term memory into long term remem­
(B) Physical process brance.
(C) Electrochemical process (A) Reticular system (B) Thalamus
(D) Biochemical process (C) Medulla oblongata (D) Hippocampus
40. Proprioceptors are associated with (2015) 3. Brain stem is made of
(A) Sense of touch (A) Mid brain, pons, cerebellum
(B) Sense of temperature (B) Mid brain, pons, medulla oblongata
(C) Internal body pressure (C) Diencephalon, medulla oblongata, cerebellum
(D) Auditory sense (D) Cerebellum, cerebrum, medulla oblongata
41. The organ of Corti is related with the sense of (2015) 4. Cranial nerves are part of
(A) Taste (B) Smell (A) Sympathetic nervous system
(C) Hearing (D) Equilibrium (B) Parasympathetic nervous system
42. Destruction of the anterior horn cells of the spinal cor- (C) Somatic nervous system
d would result in loss of (2015) (D) Central nervous system
(A) Voluntary motor impulses 5. Bactericidal protein present in human tears is
(B) Commissural impulses (A) Opsin (B) Retinene
(C) Integrating impulses (C) Transduction (D) Lysozyme
(D) Sensory impulses 6. In human brain number of glial cells is
43. In mammalian eye, the ‘fovea’ is the center of the vis- (A) Significantly greater than number of neurons
ual field, where (2015) (B) Significantly lower than the number of neurons
(A) The optic nerve leaves the eye (C) Roughly equal to number of Schwann cells
(B) Only rods are present (D) ‘Roughly equal to number of neurons
(C) More rods than cones are found 7. Comprehension of spoken and written words takes
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 place in (C) Gastric secretion
(A) Association area (B) Motor area (D) All the above
(C) Broca’s area (D) Wernicke’s area 13. Pecten, a comb-like structure occurs in the eye of
8. Match the columns: (A) Fishes (B) Birds
Column I Column II (C) Mammals (D) Frog
1. Fovea a. Provides opening for entry of 14. Static equilibrium is maintained by
light (A) Sacculus (B) Utriculus
2. Iris b. Transduces RBG light (C) Semicircular canals (D) Both A and B
3. Pupil c. Transmits information to CNS 15. Acetylcholinesterase enzymes splits acetylcholine into
4. Lens d. Controls amount of light (A) Acetic acid and choline
entering (B) Acetone and choline
5. Optic Nerve e. Focus light on retina (C) Aspartic acid and acetylcholine
(A) 1—b, 2—d, 3—a, 4—e, 5—c (D) Amino acid and choline
(B) l—a, 2—b, 3—c, 4—d, 5—e 16. Olfactory membrane is connected with
(C) 1—c, 2—a, 3—d, 4—e, 5—b (A) Taste (B) Vision
(D) 1—e, 2—a, 3—d, 4—c, 5—b (C) Smell (D) Hearing
9. Which is thickened to form organ of Corti? 17. A student has problem in reading as he is unable to
(A) Tectorial membrane contract his
(B) Reissner’s membrane (A) Suspensory ligament
(C) Basilar membrane (B) Ciliary muscles
(D) All the above (C) Pupil
10. Recognise the figure and find out the correct matching. (D) Iris
18. Parkinson’s disease (characterised by tremors and
progressive rigidity of limbs) is due to degeneration of
brain neurons involved in movement control and make
use of neurotransmitter
(A) Acetylcholine (B) Norepinephrine
(C) Dopamine (D) GABA
19. Under prolonged starvation, brain receives energy
from
(A) Carbohydrates (B) Fats
(C) Proteins (D) Acetoacetate
20. Cerebrospinal fluid is formed by
(A) a—corpus callosum, c—cerebral aqueduct, b—
(A) Ependymal cells (B) Choroid plexus
cerebral hemisphere, d—cerebellum, f—pons,
(C) Neurons (D) Neuroglial cells
e— medulla
21. Cerebrospinal fluid occurs
(B) b—corpus callosum, a—cerebral aqueduct, c—
(A) Between arachnoid and duramater
cerebral hemisphere, e—cerebellum, d—pons,
(B) Beneath piamater
f— medulla
(C) Between arachnoid and piamater
(C) b—corpus callosum, c—cerebral aqueduct, a—
(D) Between duramater and cranium
cerebral hemisphere, e—cerebellum, d—pons,
22. Choroid plexus is network of
f— medulla
(A) Muscle fibres (B) Lymph capillaries
(D) a—corpus callosum, c—cerebral aqueduct, b—
(C) Blood capillaries (D) Nerves
cerebral hemisphere, f—cerebellum, e—pons,
23. Which of the following substances lead to inhibition of
d— medulla
central nervous system?
11. A man is suffering from abnormally low body tempe-
(A) GABA (B) Glycine
rature, loss of appetite and extreme thirst. His brain
(C) Norepinephrine (D) Both A and B
scan is liable to show tumour in
24. Nasal epithelium is formed of
(A) Pons (B) Cerebellum
(A) Columnar epithelium
(C) Medulla oblongata (D) Hypothalamus
(B) Keratinised epithelium
12. Medulla oblongata contains centres which control
(C) Pseudostratified epithelium
(A) Respiration
(D) Glandular epithelium .
(B) Cardiovascular reflexes

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25. Recognise the figure and find out the correct matching. 35. Sensation of stomach pain is due to
(A) Proprioceptors (B) Teloreceptors
(C) Enteroreceptros (D) Exteroceptors
36. Saltatory conduction is uninterrupted conduction bec-
ause of
(A) Less energy required
(B) More speed
(C) Less Na+/K+ pump
(D) All the above
37. Fish are able to see under water because
(A) Both lens and cornea are spherical
(B) Cornea is spherical, lens is flat
(A) c—iris, d—ciliary body, e—cornea, b—vitreous (C) Cornea is flat, lens is spherical
chamber, a—aqueous chamber (D) Both lens and cornea are flat
(B) d—iris, e—ciliary body, c—cornea, b—vitreous 38. Recognise the figure and find out the correct matching.
chamber, a—aqueous chamber
(C) e—iris, c—ciliary body, d—cornea, a—vitreous
chamber, b—aqueous chamber
(D) d—iris, e—ciliary body, c—cornea, a—vitreous
chamber, b—aqueous chamber
26. Vater’s corpuscles are sensitive to
(A) Pressure (B) Smell
(C) Temperature (D) Touch
27. Neurotransmitter between neuron and a muscle cell is
(A) Dopamine (B) Serotonin (A) a—receptor, e—effector, b—afferent pathway,
(C) Endorphin (D) Acetylcholine d— efferent pathway, c—dorsal root ganglion
28. Organs of Ruffini are receptors of (B) e~—receptor, a—effector, d—afferent pathway,
(A) Cold (B) Pressure b— efferent pathway, c—ventral root ganglion
(C) Heat (D) Touch (C) a—receptor, e—effector, d—afferent pathway,
29. Nerve related to diaphragm is b—- efferent pathway, c—dorsal root ganglion
(A) Vagus (B) Phrenic (D) e—receptor, a—effector, b—afferent pathway,
(C) Trigeminal (D) Glossopharyngeal d— efferent pathway, c—ventral root ganglion
30. Ratio of actual age to mental age is 39. Propioreceptors are found in
(A) Intelligence quotient (A) Sole of feet (B) Adrenal cortex
(B) Idiocy (C) Hypothalamus (D) Medulla
(C) Rationality 40. Conjunctiva of eye is derived from
(D) Both B and C (A) Mesoderm (B) Ectoderm
31. Organ of Golgi is the sensing structure formed at the (C) Endoderm (D) Endomesoderm
junction of 41. Which ones are gustatoreceptors?
(A) Two nerves (B) Two bones (A) Rod cells of eyes
(C) Nerve and muscle (D) Muscle and tendon (B) Cone cells of eyes
32. Arbor vitae is composed of (C) Taste buds of tongue
(A) Grey matter (B) White matter (D) Receptors in skin
(C) Neuroglia cells (D) All the above 42. Meissner’s corpuscles are located in
33. Brain is dependent on blood supply for (A) Pancreas and secrete trypsinogen
(A) O2 and ATP (B) O2 and electrolytes (B) Adrenal and secrete trypsinogen
(C) O2 and glucose (D) ATP and glucose (C) Spleen and destroy erythrocytes
34. Pacinian corpuscles are (D) Skin and perceive gentle pressure
(A) Glands 43. The number of cranial nerves in a mammal including
(B) Pain receptors man is
(C) Naked tactile receptors (A) 10 (B) 12
(D) Encapsulated pressure receptors (C) 24 (D) 36

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44. Centre for sense of smell is
(A) Cerebellum (B) Olfactory lobes
(C) Cerebrum (D) Midbrain
45. An animal having more rods will be
(A) More active at night
(B) More active during day
(C) More active during dusk
(D) Having colour vision
46. Aperture of pupil is controlled by
(A) Conjunctiva (B) Cornea
(C) Iris (D) Retina
47. Lens and cornea do not have blood supply. They are
supplied with nutrients by
(A) Vitreous humor (B) Aqueous humor
(C) Blind spot (D) Retina
48. Area of cerebral cortex controlling vision is
(A) Frontal lobe (B) Parietal lobe
(C) Temporal lobe (D) Occipital lobe
49. Intellectual ability is controlled by
(A) Frontal lobe (B) Parietal lobe
(C) Temporal lobe (D) Occipital lobe
50. The membranous labyrinth of internal ear contains a
fluid called
(A) Perilymph (B) Haemolymph
(C) Lymph (D) Endolymph

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 ANSWER KEY
SECTION A
1. (B) 2. (A) 3. (C) 4. (A) 5. (A) 6. (B) 7. (C) 8. (B) 9. (C) 10. (B)
11. (D) 12. (C) 13. (D) 14. (B) 15. (D) 16. (A) 17. (A) 18. (D) 19. (C) 20. (D)
21. (B) 22. (C) 23. (C) 24. (B) 25. (D) 26. (A) 27. (B) 28. (C) 29. (D) 30. (C)
31. (B) ’ 32. (B) 33. (B) 34. (A) 35. (B) 36. (B) 37. (D) 38. (A) 39. (C) 40. (D)
41. (C) 42. (A) 43. (D) 44. (C) 45. (D) 46. (A) 47. (D) 48. (D) 49. (B) 50. (C)
51. (B) 52. (B) 53. (C) 54. (A) 55. (D) 56. (D) 57. (D) 58. (B) 59. (C) 60. (C)
61. (A) 62. (C) 63. (A) 64. (A) 65. (D) 66. (B) 67. (B) 68. (D) 69. (D) 70. (B)
71. (C) 72. (C) 73. (B) 74. (C) 75. (C) 76. (B) 77. (B) 78. (C) 79. (B) 80. (C)
81. (B) 82. (C) 83. (A) 84. (B) 85. (A) 86. (A) 87. (D) 88. (D) 89. (A) 90. (B)
91. (D) 92. (C) 93. (B) 94. (D) 95. (C) 96. (C) 97. (A) 98. (D) 99. (C) 100. (A)
101. (A) 102. (A) 103. (C) 104. (B) 105. (C) 106. (C) 107. (B) 108. (D) 109. (A) 110. (C)
111. (D) 112. (C) 113. (B) 114. (B) 115. (C) 116. (A) 117. (A) 118. (B) 119. (B) 120. (C)
121. (B) 122. (D) 123. (B) 124. (B) 125. (B) 126. (D) 127. (D) 128. (C) 129. (A) 130. (D)
131. (A) 132. (B) 133. (D) 134. (D) 135. (A) 136. (A) 137. (B) 138. (A) 139. (B) 140. (C)
141. (A) 142. (A) 143. (C) 144. (A) 145. (D) 146. (A) 147. (C) 148. (A) 149. (D) 150. (B)
151. (A) 152. (B) 153. (B) 154. (B) 155. (B) 156. (C) 157. (A) 158. (B) 159. (D) 160. (C)
161. (C) 162. (C) 163. (A) 164. (B) 165. (C) 166. (D) 167. (A) 168. (C) 169. (B) 170. (D)
171. (B) 172. (A) 173. (D) 174. (D) 175. (D) 176. (B) 177. (C) 178. (B) 179. (A) 180. (A)
181. (D) 182. (A) 183. (A) 184. (B) 185. (A) 186. (B) 187. (B) 188. (B) 189. (D) 190. (D)
191. (D) 192. (A) 193. (A) 194. (B) 195. (D) 196. (C) 197. (A) 198. (A) 199. (C) 200. (C)
201. (C) 202. (C) 203. (A) 204. (C) 205. (A) 206. (B) 207. (B) 208. (C) 209. (C) 210. (A)
211. (A) 212. (A) 213. (D) 214. (C) 215. (B) 216. (B) 217. (B) 218. (D) 219. (C) 220. (C)
221. (C) 222. (A) 223. (B) 224. (B) 225. (D) 226. (C) 227. (C) 228. (D) 229. (C) 230. (B)
231. (C) 232. (B) 233. (A) 234. (B) 235. (B) 236. (C)

SECTION B

1. (A) 2. (B) 3. (A) 4. (D) 5. (B) 6. (A) 7. (D) 8. (D) 9. C 10. B

11. (A) 12. (A) 13. (C)

SECTION C

1. (D) 2. (A) 3. (B) 4. (A) 5. (C) 6. (C) 7. (A) 8. (B) 9. (C) 10. (B)
11. (D) 12. (B) 13. (D) 14. (C) 15. (D) 16. (A) 17. (A) 18. (B) 19. (B) 20. (A)
21. (D) 22. (D) 23. (A) 24. (B) 25. (C) 26. (B) 27. (C) 28. (A) 29. (B) 30. (C)
31. (A) 32. (D) 33. (D) 34. (A) 35. (D) 36. (D) 37. (C) 38. (C) 39. (C) 40. (C)
41. (C) 42. (A) 43. (D) 44. (D) 45. (A) 46. (D) 47. (A)

SECTION D

1. (B) 2. (D) 3. (B) 4. (C) 5. (D) 6. (D) 7. (D) 8. (A) 9. (C) 10. (C)
11. (D) 12. (D) 13. (B) 14. (D) 15. (A) 16. (C) 17. (B ) 18. (C) 19. (C) 20. (B)
21. (C) 22. (C) 23. (D) 24. (C) 25. (B) 26. (A) 27. (D) 28. (C) 29. (B) 30. (A)
31. (D) 32. (B) 33. (C) 34. (D) 35. (C) 36. (D) 37. (D) 38. (A) 39. (A) 40. (B)
41. (C) 42. (D) 43. (C) 44. (C) 45. (A) 46. (C) 47. (B) 48. (D) 49. (A) 50. (D)

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