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BY RAKSHITA SINGH
PYQ’S AND MCQ’S

6. By which nervous system and of what type, the

1. Which one of the following pairs of structures is
blood is supplied into visceral organs?
correctly matched with their corrected description?
(1996)
(a) Both SNS and PNS, involuntary
(b) Para-sympathetic nervous system involuntary
(c) Sympathetic nervous system, involuntary
(d) Sympathetic nervous system, voluntary

7. The sympathetic nerves, in mammals, arise from

(1995)
(a) sacral nerves
(b) 3rd, 7th, 9th and 10th cranial nerves
(c) thoraco-lumbar nerves

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2. Injury to vagus nerve in humans is not likely to
(d) cervical nerves.

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affect

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8. Afferent nerve fibres carry impulses from
(2004)

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(1992)
(a) tongue movements

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(a) effector organs to CNS
(b) gastrointestinal movements

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(b) receptors to CNS

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(c) pancreatic secretion

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(c) CNS to receptors
(d) cardiac movements.

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(d) CNS to muscles.

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3. Which cranial nerve has the highest number of
9. Vagus nerve is

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branches?
(1992)
(1999)
(a) X
(a) Vagus nerve
(b) IX
(b) Trigeminal nerve
(c) VII
(c) Facial nerve
(d) V.
(d) None of these

10. One function of parasympathetic nervous

4. Sympathetic nervous system induces
system is
(a) secretion of digestive juices
(1990)
(b) heart beat
(a) contraction of hair muscles
(c) secretion of saliva
(b) stimulation of sweat glands
(d) all of these.
(c) acceleration of heart beat
(d) constriction of pupil.
5. The vagus nerve is the cranial nerve numbering
11. Which of the following cranial nerves can
(1997)
regulate
(a) 7
heart beat?
(b) 5
(1989)
(c) 10
(a) X
(d) 9.
(b) IX
(c) VIII
(d) VII
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12. Nissl’s bodies are mainly composed of 17. The figure shows an axon terminal and synapse.
(a) proteins and lipids Select the option giving correct identification of
(b) DNA and RNA labels A-D.
(c) nucleic acids and SER
(d) free ribosomes and RER. (a) A-Action potential, C-Neurotransmitter
(NEET 2018) (b) B-Neurotransmitter, D- Receptor capsules
13. Myelin sheath is produced by (c) C-Receptor, D-Synaptic vesicles
(a) astrocytes and Schwann cells (d) A-Axon terminal, B- Serotonin complex
(b) oligodendrocytes and osteoclasts (Karnataka NEET 2013)
(c) osteoclasts and astrocytes
(d) Schwann cells and oligodendrocytes.

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(NEET 2017)

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14. Receptor sites for neurotransmitters are

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present on

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(a) pre-synaptic membrane

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(b) tips of axons

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(c) post-synaptic membrane

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(d) membranes of synaptic vesicles. (NEET 2017)

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15. The most abundant intracellular cation is

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(a) H+
18. When a neuron is in resting state i.e., not

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(b) K+
conducting
(c) Na+
any impulse, the axonal membrane is
(d) Ca++.
(a) comparatively more permeable to Na+ ions
(NEET 2013)
and
16. A diagram showing axon terminal and synapse is nearly impermeable to K+ ions
given. Identify correctly at least two of A - D. (b) equally permeable to both Na+ and K+ ions
(a) A - Neurotransmitter, B - Synaptic cleft (c) impermeable to both Na+ and K+ ions
(b) C - Neurotransmitter, D - Ca++ (d) comparatively more permeable to K+ ions
(c) A - Receptor, C - Synaptic vesicles and
(d) B - Synaptic connection, D - K+ (NEET 2013) nearly impermeable to Na+ ions.
(2011)
19. Alzheimer’s disease in humans is associated
with the
deficiency of
(a) glutamic acid
(b) acetylcholine
(c) gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA)
(d) dopamine.
(2009)
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PYQ’S AND MCQ’S

20. During the propagation of a nerve impulse, the

action potential results from the movement of 24. In the resting state of the neural membrane,
(a) K+ ions from intracellular fluid to extracellular diffusion due to concentration gradients, if
fluid allowed,
(b) Na+ ions from extracellular fluid to intracellular would drive
fluid (a) K+ into the cell
(c) K+ ions from extracellular fluid to intracellular (b) K+ and Na+ out of the cell
fluid (c) Na+ into the cell
(d) Na+ ions from intracellular fluid to extracellular (d) Na+ out of the cell.
fluid. (2004)
(2008)
21. During the transmission of nerve impulse through 25. What used to be described as Nissl’s granules

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a nerve fibre, the potential on the inner side of the in a

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plasma membrane has which type of electric charge? nerve cell are now identified as

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(a) First positive, then negative and continue to be (a) cell metabolites

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negative (b) fat granules

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(b) First negative, then positive and continue to be (c) ribosomes

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positive (d) mitochondria. (2003)

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(c) First positive, then negative and again back to

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26. Which of the following statement is correct

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positive
for node

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(d) First negative, then positive and again back to

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negative. of Ranvier of nerve?
(2007) (a) Neurilemma is discontinuous.
(b) Myelin sheath is discontinuous.
22. Which one of the following does not act as a (c) Both neurilemma and myelin sheath are
neurotransmitter? discontinuous.
(a) Cortisone (d) Covered by myelin sheath.
(b) Acetylcholine (2002)
(c) Epinephrine
(d) Norepinephrine 27. Depolarization of axolemma during nerve
(2006) conduction takes place because of
(a) equal amount of Na+ and K+ move out across
23. Parkinson’s disease (characterized by tremors axolemma
and progressive rigidity of limbs) is caused by (b) Na+ move inside and K+ move more outside
degeneration of brain neurons that are involved in (c) more Na+ outside
movement control and make use of neurotransmitter (d) none of these.
(a) acetylcholine (2000)
(b) norepinephrine
(c) dopamine
(d) GABA.
(2005)
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28. The junction between the axon of one neuron

and
the dendrite of the next is called
(a) constant bridge
(b) junction point
(c) a joint
(d) a synapse.
(1999)

29. Which of the following is regarded as a unit of

nervous tissue?

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(a) Neurons

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(b) Myelin sheath

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(c) Axons 33. Which of the following regions of the brain is

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(d) Dendrites incorrectly paired with its function?

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(1999) (a) Corpus callosum - communication between the

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left and right cerebral cortices

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30. The Nissl’s granules of nerves cell are made (b) Cerebrum - calculation and contemplation

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up of (c) Medulla oblongata - homeostatic control

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(a) DNA (d) Cerebellum - language comprehension

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(b) RNA (2015 Cancelled)
(c) ribosome
(d) protein. 34. Injury localized to the hypothalamus would most
(1997) likely disrupt
(a) short - term memory
31. Which part of the brain is responsible for (b) co-ordination during locomotion
thermoregulation? (c) executive functions, such as decision making
(a) Medulla oblongata (d) regulation of body temperature.
(b) Cerebrum (2014)
(c) Hypothalamus
(d) Corpus callosum 35. A sagittal section of human brain is shown here.
(NEET 2019) Identify at least two labels from A-D.

32. Which of the following structures or regions is

incorrectly paired with its functions?
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(a) C-Midbrain, D-Cerebellum 40. Destruction of the anterior horn cells of the
(b) A-Cerebrum, C-Pons spinal
(c) B-Corpus callosum, D-Medulla cord would result in loss of
(d) A-Cerebral hemispheres, B-Cerebellum (a) commissural impulses
(Karnataka NEET 2013) (b) integrating impulses
(c) sensory impulses
36. The human hind brain comprises three parts, (d) voluntary motor impulses.
one of (2015)
which is
(a) spinal cord 41. Which one of the following is the example of
(b) corpus callosum the

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(c) cerebellum action of the autonomous nervous system?

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(d) hypothalamus. (2012) (a) Swallowing of food

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(b) Pupillary reflex

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37. The nerve centres which control the body (c) Peristalsis of the intestine

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temperature and the urge for eating are contained (d) Knee-jerk response

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in (2005)

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(a) hypothalamus
42. Ivan Pavlov performed experiments on

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(b) pons

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(c) cerebellum (a) simple reflexes

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(d) thalamus. (b) conditioned reflexes
(2010) (c) cardiac reflexes
(d) origin of life. (1993)
38. Which part of human brain is concerned with
43. Bowman’s glands are located in the
the
(a) anterior pituitary
regulation of body temperature?
(b) female reproductive system of cockroach
(a) Cerebellum
(c) olfactory epithelium of our nose
(b) Cerebrum
(d) proximal end of uriniferous tubules.
(c) Hypothalamus
(2007)
(d) Medulla oblongata
(2009)
44. Bowman’s glands are found in
(a) juxtamedullary nephrons
39. Third ventricle of brain is also known as
(b) olfactory epithelium
(a) metacoel
(c) external auditory canal
(b) rhinocoel
(d) cortical nephrons only.
(c) paracoel
(2006)
(d) diacoel.
(1990)
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PYQ’S AND MCQ’S

50. Which of the following statement is not

45. When we migrate from dark to light, we fail to
true?
see
(a) Myelinated axons are enveloped by
for sometime but after a time visibility becomes
schwann cells, which forms myelin
normal. It is example of
sheath around axon
(a) accomodation
(b) The gaps between two adjacent myelin
(b) adaptation
sheaths are called nodes of
(c) mutation
ranvier
(d) photoperiodism.
(c) Myelinated nerve fibres found in spinal &
(2001)
cranial nerves while non
46. Process by which two or more organs myelinated in PNS

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interact and complement the (d) Myelin sheath induce leakage of ions.

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functions of one another-

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(a) Co-operation

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51.The fluid outside the axon contains-
(b) Co-ordination

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(a) Low K+
(c)mutualism

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(b) high Na+
(d) None of these

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(c) High K+

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(d) low Na+

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47. Which of the nerve fibres of PNS transmits
(a)Both a and b

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impulses from tissues/organs
(b) both b and c

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to the CNS?
(c)both a and d
(a)afferent
(d) both c and d
(b) efferent
(c) spinal cord
52. The sodium potassium pumps maintain
(d) both 1 and 2
active transport of ions by
transporting ........... Na+ outwards for...... K+
48. Which of the nerve fibres of PNS transmit
inwards
regulatory impulses from CNS to
(a) 1,1
the concerned peripheral tissues/organs?
(b) 2,1
(a)Afferent
(c) 3,2
(b) Efferent
(d) 2,3
(c) Spinal cord
(d) Both 1 and 2

49. Autonomic neural system is further

divided into
(a)Sympathetic
(b)Parasympathetic
(c)Somatic
(d)Both 1 and 2
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53. The outer surface of axonal membrane

have.......... charge and inner surface 58. Which of the following are dominant
have ............ charge intracellular anions?
(a) positive, negative (a) Potassium
(b)positive, postitive (b)chloride
(c)negative, positive (c) Phosphate
(d)negative , negative (d)calcium
59. Presynaptic membrane is part of-
54. Which of the following is not true (a) Dendron
regarding electrical synapse? (b) Axon hillock
(a) In Electrical synapse the membranes of (c)Telodendria
pre and post electrical synaptic (d)Soma

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neurons in great proximity 60. Jumping of action potential at the Nodes of

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(b) Electricity current flow directly from one Ranvier is known as -

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neuron to other across this (a)Neuro transmission

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synapse (b)Recovery phase

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(c) Electrical synapse is very common in our (c)Saltatory conduction

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body (d) Active phase

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(d) None of these is them is true. 61.. At the nodes of Ranvier, there is a jumping

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of action potential. It is

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55. During impulse conduction, increase in known as

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permeability to ........ion that is (A) Recovery phase
short lived and is quickly followed by rise in (B) Active phase
permeability to .... ions (C) Saltatory conduction
(a)Na,Ca (D) Neuro-transmitter
(b)Na,K 62. Which one of the following sets of ions is
(c) K, Ca necessary for transmission of
(d) none of these nerve impulse ?

56. Which of the following are not inhibitory (A) Na+ and K+
neurotransmitters? (B) Ca2+and Na+
(a)Epinephrine (C) Ca2+ and K+
(b) Serotonin (D) Na+ and Mg
(c)Glycine
(d) Dopamine
57. Ion channels are __________to different ions
(a) Completely permeable
(b) impermeable
(c) Selectively permeable
(d) Partial permeable
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68. Cerebral hemispheres are connected by a

tract of nerve fibres called-
(a)Corpus callosum
(b)Corpus luteum
63. A nerve impulse is
(c)Corpora quadrigemina
(A) Carried by afferent and efferent nerves
(d)None of these
(B) Not carried by afferent and errerent branches
(C) Carried away and brought by efferent branches 69. The layer of cells which covers the cerebral
(D) Brought by afferent and carried by efferent hemisphere is called-
branches (a)Cerebral cortex
64. During the conduction of nerve impulse, the (b)Cerebral medulla
action potential is the (c)Cerebral aqueduct
result of movement of (d)None of these

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(A) Na+ from intracellular fluid to extracellular fluid

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(B) Na+ from extracellular fluid to intracellular fluid 70. The canal which passes through midbrain is

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(C) Na+ towards both directions called-

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(D) None of the above (a)Cerebral duct

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65. A nerve fibre is depolarized when it acquires (b)Cerebral aqueduct

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(A) A negative charge in the intracellular fluid and (c)Corporaquadrigemina

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positive charge outside (d)None of these

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(B) A positive charge in the intracellular fluid and

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negative charge outside

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(C) A positive charge on both sides
(D) A negative charge on both sides

66.The outer layer of cranial meninges is

(a)Durameter
(b) Arachnoid
(c)Piameter
(d) None of these

67. Which of the following is not a part of

human fore brain?
(a)Cerebrum
(b) cerebellum
(c)Thalamus
(d) hypothalamus
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1.B 31.C 61.C

2.A 32.B 62.A
3.B 33.D 63.D
4.B 34.D 64.B
5.C 35.B 65.C
6.A 36.C 66.A
7.C 37.A 67.B
8.B 38.C 68.A
9.A 39.D 69.A
10.D 40.D 70.B
11.A 41.C

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12.D 42.B

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13.D 43.C

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14.C 44.B

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15.B 45.B

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16.C 46.B

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17.C 47.A

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18.D 48.B

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19.B 49.D

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20.B 50.D

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21.D 51.A
22.A 52.C
23.C 53.A
24.C 54.C
25.C 55.B
26.B 56.A
27.B 57.C
28.D 58.B
29.A 59.C
30.C 60.C