Neural Control and coordina on worksheet

1. Coordination is considered as an important process in an animal body because

A) it helps to maintain homeostasis.
B) it enables different organs to interact and function efficiently.
C) it ensures the normal functioning of vital organs.
D) all of these
2. The neural system within human body provide
A) chemical coordination through hormones
B) point to point connections
C) electrical coordination
D) both (b) and (c)
3. Neurons are the specialised cells of nervous system in
A) humans only
B) all vertebrates only
C) mostly all animals including vertebrates and invertebrates
D) both (A) and (B)
4. The neurons in all animals are capable of
i. detecting various stimuli in environment
ii. receiving and transmitting stimuli to CNS
iii. processing various internal and external stimuli
Select the most appropriate option.
A) I, II and III are correct
B) Only II is correct
C) II and III are correct
D) I and II are correct
5. The nervous system of Hydra is composed of
A) brain and peripheral nerves
B) network of neurons
C) ganglia and plexuses
D) brain and nerve nets
6. Why is nervous system of insects considered better organised as compared to Hydra
and Planaria?
A) Insects possess brain, ganglia and neural tissues.
B) Hydra and planaria do not possess nervous system at all.
C) Hydra possess the least developed nerve cord while insects contain highly developed
ventral nerve cord.
D) Planaria do not possess brain while a rudimentary brain is found in insects.
7. The ganglia found in insects are
A) masses of fat bodies
B) aggregated neurons which gives off nerves
C) point where numerous neurons meet
D) degenerated neuron masses
8. Assertion: Nervous system and endocrine system jointly coordinate and integrate
activities of organs.
Reason: Endocrine system regulate all the activities of nervous system.
A) Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is correct explanation of Assertion.
B) Both Assertion and Reason are true,but Reason is not the correct explanation of
Assertion.
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 C) Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
D) Assertion is false, but Reason is true.
9. Assertion: Neural organisation become complex in vertebrates as compared to
invertebrates.
Reason: The ganglion in insects acts as a brain.
A) Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is correct explanation of Assertion.
B) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of
Assertion.
C) Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
D) Assertion is false, but Reason is true.
10. The two major divisions of human neural system are
A) CNS and brain
B) ANS and PNS
C) CNS and PNS
D) Brain and spinal cord
11. Consider the following statements.
(A) Central nervous system is the major site of information processing.
(B) Central nervous system is composed of brain and cranial nerves.
Select the correct option.
A) A is true, B is false. B) A is false, B is true.
C) Both A and B are true. D) Both A and B are false.
12. The major structural component of peripheral nervous system is
A) spinal cord B) nerves
C) visceral organs D) all of these
13. Refer to the given diagram and choose the correct option accordingly.

A) C is the major site of information processing.

B) A, B and C constitute central nervous system.
C) C represents neurons.
D) B is a component of CNS while ‘C’ constitutes PNS.
14. The nerve fibres of PNS are
A) afferent B) efferent C) both afferent and efferent D) only motor
15. Refer to the diagram representing the transmission of impulse through PNS.

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 Which of the following option is most pertinent?
A) A and B are afferent nerves.
B) A is afferent nerve while B is efferent nerve
C) A is efferent nerve while A is afferent nerve.
D) Both A and B are efferent nerves.
16. Consider the following statements.
I. Two major division of CNS are somatic neural system and autonomic neural system.
II. Both somatic and autonomic neural system are antagonistic in their functions.
Select the correct option.
A) I is true, II is false.
B) Both I and II are true.
C) I is false, II is true.
D) Both I and II are false.
17. Select the correct statement.
A) Somatic neural system consists of both afferent and efferent nerves.
B) Autonomic neural system consists of only afferent fibres.
C) Only efferent nerves are found in somatic and autonomic neural system.
D) Both afferent and efferent fibres are found in somatic and autonomic neural system.
18. The two divisions of autonomic nervous system are
A) antagonistic to each other
B) complementary to each other
C) highly reduced and non-functional in humans
D) functional as a single system in humans
19. Visceral nervous system within human body
(1) is the division of peripheral nervous system.
(2) is the division of central nervous system.
(3) consists of nerve fibres and ganglia.
(4) carry impulses from one visceral organ to another.
Which of the following option is the most appropriate?
A) 1 and 2 are correct
B) 2 and 4 are correct
C) 1, 3 and 4 are correct
D) 2, 3, 4 are correct
20. Which component of neural system would control the functioning of heart and
stomach?
A) Somatic neural system.
B) Only sympathetic nervous system.
C) Only parasympathetic nervous system.
D) Both sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system.
21. Match the following columns:
Column-I Column-II

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 (a) Afferent fibres (1) Involuntarily controlled muscles
(b) Somatic neural system (2) Carry impulse away from the CNS
(c) Autonomic neural system (3) Voluntarily controlled muscles
(d) Efferent fibres (4) Carry impulse towards the CNS
Which of the following is the correct option?
a b c d
(A) 2 1 3 4
(B) 2 3 1 4
(C) 4 3 1 2
(D) 4 1 3 2
22. Identify A-C.
Select the correct option.

A B C
A) Spinal cord Afferent nerves Efferent nerves
B) Somatic nervous system Parasympathetic Afferent and
nervous system efferent nerves
C) Sympathetic nervous Efferent nerves Afferent nerves
system
D) Somatic neural system Sympathetic Parasympathetic
nervous system nervous system

23. Assertion: A person would not be able to perceive hot or cold sensation if afferent
fibres of PNS are degenerated in him.
Reason: All the afferent nerve fibres are motor nerves.
A) Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is correct explanation of Assertion.
B) Both Assertion and Reason are true,but Reason is not the correct explanation of
Assertion.
C) Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
D) Assertion is false, but Reason is true.
24. Assertion: Autonomic nervous system is controlled voluntarily by humans.
Reason: All the muscular activities are inhibited by sympathetic nervous system.
A) Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is correct explanation of Assertion.
B) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of
Assertion.
C) Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
D) Assertion is false, but Reason is true.
25. The basic structural components of a neuron are
A) cell body and axon B) cell body and dendrites
C) axon and dendrites D) cell body, axon and dendrites
26. Identify the incorrectly matched pair of cell organelle found in neuron and its function.
A) Nucleus – Contain DNA
B) Mitochondria – Energy production

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 C) Golgi apparatus – Protein synthesis
D) Lysosomes – Scavengers of neurons
27. Neurons differ from a typical cell because of the presence of
A) nucleolus
B) Nissl’s granules
C) protein synthesizing machinery
D) microfilaments
28. Nissl bodies are mainly composed of
A) proteins and lipids
B) DNA and RNA
C) nucleic acids and SER
D) free ribosomes and RER
29. The dendrites of a neuron are
A) long, unbranched processes associated with cell body and axon
B) short, highly branched processes of cell body
C) long and branched processes of cell body
D) short, unbranched processes of cell body and axon
30. Which of the following characteristic is correct about dendrites?
A) non-functional, degenerating axons
B) involved in carrying impulse away from the cell body
C) involved in transmitting impulse toward the cell body
D) involved in transmitting impulse toward and away from the cell body
31. The only similarity between the cell body and dendrites is the presence of
A) golgi bodies B) Nissl’s granules
C) nucleus D) mitochondria
32. While studying the structural details of a neuron, how would you distinguish an axon
from a dendrite?
A) Axon is a long process whose distal end is branched.
B) Dendrites are branched irregularly while the axon gives off long branches
alternatively.
C) Axon contains Nissl’s granules while dendrites do not.
D) Axons are numerous while each neuron contain only two dendrites.
33. Synaptic knob
(1) is terminal bulb-like structure of dendrites and axons.
(2) contains neurotransmitter – filled vesicles.
(3) is a protoplasmic extension of cell body.
Which of the following option is most appropriate?
A) 1 and 2 are correct B) Only 3 is correct
C) Only 2 is correct D) 1 and 3 are correct
34. Consider the following statements.
(A) Axons carry impulse away from the cell body.
(B) The synaptic knob of axons are found in contact with neuro-muscular junctions.
Select the correct option.
A) A is true, B is false. B) Both A and B are false.
C) Both A and B are true. D) A is false, B is true.
35. Refer to the given diagram of the structure of a neuron and identify A, B and C.

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 Select the correct option.
A B C
A) Nissl’s granule Axon Schwann Cell
B) Schwann cell Nodes of Ranvier Synaptic Knob
C) Synaptic Knob Dendrite Synaptic Knob
D) Nucleus Myelin sheath Nissl’s granule

36. Match the following columns.

Column-I Column-II
(a) Neurotransmitters (1) Ribosomal granules
(b) Nissl’s granules (2) Short and branched
(c) Dendrites (3) Contained in synaptic knob
(d) Axon (4) Carry impulse away from cell body
Select the correct option.
a b c d
A) 1 3 2 4
B) 3 1 4 2
C) 3 1 2 4
D) 1 3 4 2
37. On what basis, neurons are classified as unipolar, bipolar or multipolar?
A) Transmission of impulse
B) Number of axons and dendrites
C) Sensory or motor nature
D) Number of nucleus within cell body
38. A neuron with one axon and one dendrite is known
A) unipolar B) bipolar
C) nonpolar D) multipolar
39. A multipolar neuron contains multiple
A) dendrites B) axons C) axons and dendrites D) synaptic bulbs
40. Select the correct statement regarding unipolar neuron.
A) It contains cell body only.
B) It contains one dendrite and one axon.
C) It contains one dendrite and one cell body only.
D) It contains one axon only.
41. Match the following columns.
Column-I Column-II
(Types of Neurons) (Location)
(a) Multipolar neuron (1) Embryonic stages
(b) Bipolar neuron (2) Retina of eyes
(c) Unipolar neuron (3) Cerebral cortex
Select the correct option.

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 a b c
A) 3 2 1
B) 2 1 3
C) 1 3 2
D) 2 3 1
42. Consider the following statements.
(A) Myelinated and non-myelinated neurons are differentiated on the basis of type of
neurons.
(B) Humans contain only myelinated neurons.
Select the correct option.
A) A is true, B is false. B) A is false, B is true.
C) Both A and B are true. D) Both A and B are false.
43. The myelin sheath around the axons is formed by
A) osteocytes and astrocytes B) astrocytes and Schwann cells
C) Schwann cells and oligodendrocytes D) oligodendrocytes and osteoclasts
44. Nodes of Ranvier are
A) granulated bodies in cytoplasm
B) gaps between adjacent myelin sheath on axons
C) modulated bodies at the ends of dendrites
D) vesicles at the terminal ends of axons
45. The myelinated neurons are found in
A) cranial nerves B) spinal nerves
C) nerves of ANS D) cranial and spinal nerves
46. Consider the following statements.
(A) Unmyelinated nerve fibres are commonly found in the cranial nerves.
(B) Unmyelinated nerve fibres transmit impulse at slower rate.
Select the correct option.
A) Both A and B are true. B) A is true, B is false.
C) Both A and B are false. D) A is false, B is true.
47. Assertion: The axons of neurons can receive signals from other neurons.
Reason: A multipolar neuron contains numerous axons.
A) Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is correct explanation of Assertion.
B) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of
Assertion.
C) Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
D) Assertion is false, but Reason is true.
48. Assertion: The speed of nerve impulse along axon would slowdown in the absence of
Schwann cells.
Reason: Schwann cells are abundantly found in cells body of neurons
A) Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is correct explanation of Assertion.
B) Both Assertion and Reason are true,but Reason is not the correct explanation of
Assertion.
C) Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
D) Assertion is false, but Reason is true.
49. Select the incorrect statement.
A) Neurons possess the excitability due to their polarised membranes.
B) Neural membrane contains different types of ion channels.
C) A resting neuron is not permeable to any ion.
D) During polarised state, conduction of nerve impulse does not occur along axonal
membrane.

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50. The potential difference across an axonal membrane during rest is maintained by
A) Na+ and Cl- ions B) Na+ and K+ ions
C) K+ and Cl- ions D) Na+ and HCO3 - ions
51. The resting axonal membrane is
(1) permeable to K+ ions.
(2) permeable to Na+ ions.
(3) impermeable to negatively charged proteins of axoplasm.
Select the correct option.
A) 1 and 2 are correct. B) 1, 2 and 3 are correct.
C) 2 and 3 are correct. D) 1 and 3 are correct.
52. Consider the following statements.
(A) At rest, the axoplasm inside the axon contain low concentration of K+ ions.
(B) The concentration gradient across axonal membrane is generated due to the
different concentration of Na+ and K+ ions across it.
Select the correct option.
A) A is true, B is false. B) Both A and B are false.
C) A is false, B is true. D) Both A and B are true.
53. When a neuron is not conducting any impulse i.e. resting, the axonal membrane is –
A) Comparatively more permeable to K+ and impermeable (nearly impermeable) to
Na+
B) Impermeable to negatively charged proteins present in the axoplasm
C) Both
D) More permeable to Na+ ions than K+ ion.
54. In a resting axonal membrane
A) both outside and inside fluid is positively charged.
B) both outside and inside fluid is negatively charged.
C) outside fluid is positively charged while inside is negatively charged.
D) inside fluid is positively charged while outside is negatively charged.
55. Match the following columns.
Column-I Column-II
(a) Na+ ions during resting stage (1) More inside, less inside
(b) K+ ions during resting stage (2) More outside, less inside
(c) Action potential (3) Depolarised Membrane
(d) Resting potential (4) Polarised membrane
Select the correct option.
a b c d
A) 2 1 4 3
B) 2 1 3 4
C) 1 2 3 4
D) 1 2 4 3
56. What change would you find in a polarised membrane after a stimulus is applied at a
particular point (P)?
A) The whole membrane becomes impermeable to Na+ ions.
B) At point P, the membrane allows movement of Na+ and K+ equally.
C) At point P, the membrane becomes permeable to Na+ ions.
D) At point P, the membrane becomes impermeable to both Na+ and K+ ions.
57. A depolarised axonal membrane contains
A) equal amount of Na+ and K+ ions at outside and inside.
B) positive charge inside and negative charge outside.
C) positive charge outside and negative charge inside.

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 D) negative charge at both outside and inside.
58. Na+ − K+ pump
I. Needs energy (ATP) to work
II. Expels 3 Na+ for every 2K+ ions imported
III. Works against a concentration gradient
IV. Maintains resting potential
A) All are correct B) Only II and III are correct
C) Only I and III are correct D) None is correct
59. Consider the following statements.
(A) The stimulus-induced increased permeability of Na+ ions helps in the conduction
of action potential.
(B) Increased permeability of K+ ions helps to restore the resting potential of the
membrane.
Select the correct option.
A) A is true, B is false. B) Both A and B are true.
C) A is false, B is true. D) Both A and B are false.
60. Match the following columns.
Column-I Column-II
(a) Synaptic vesicles (1) Bind to neurotransmitters
(b) Receptors of postsynaptic membrane (2) Contain neurotransmitters
(c) Electrical synapse (3) Rare in human system
(d) Chemical synapse (4) Slow conduction of nerve impulse
Select the correct option.
abcd
A) 2 1 3 4
B) 2 1 4 3
C) 1 2 3 4
D) 1 2 4 3
61. Which of the following set of structures constitutes a synapse?
A) Axon terminal, synaptic vesicles, receptors.
B) Presynaptic and pest synaptic membranes.
C) Synaptic cleft, receptors, post synaptic membrane.
D) Presynaptic membrane, synaptic cleft, post synaptic membrane.
62. During an action potential
(1) impulse is conducted along the axons
(2) Na+ ions move outwards
(3) permeability of membrane to K+ ions decreases
Select the most appropriate option.
A) 1, 2, 3 are correct. B) 1 and 2 are correct.
C) 1 and 3 are correct. D) Only 1 is correct.
63. Synapse is a junction between
A) two neurons B) CNS and PNS
C) spinal cord and nerves D) cell body and axon
64. Select the incorrect statement
A) Synaptic cleft is not necessarily found between all the neurons.
B) At synapse, the impulse travels along the single direction, i.e., from presynaptic to
post synaptic membrane.
C) Electrical synapses are rare in human body.
D) Chemical synapses are faster than the electrical synapses.

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65. The chemicals found in the synaptic cleft are known as
A) prohormones B) hormones
C) neurotransmitters D) proenzymes
66. Consider the following statements.
(A) The neurotransmitters help in the transmission of impulses at chemical synapses.
(B) Neurotransmitters have no role in electrical synapses. Select the correct statement.
A) A is true, B is false. B) A is false, B is true.
C) Both A and B are false. D) Both A and B are true.
67. The neurotransmitter-filled synaptic vesicles are found in
A) post synaptic membranes
B) receptor sites of post-synaptic vesicles
C) axon-terminal
D) tips of dendrites
68. From the following diagram of axon terminal and synapse, identify at least two
correctly labelled structures.

A) B – Receptor, C – Neurotransmitter
B) A – Synaptic Vesicles, E – Receptor
C) C – Post synaptic membrane, D – K+ions
D) D – 𝑁𝑎+ ions, A – Neurotransmitters
69. To release the neurotransmitters, synaptic vesicles
(1) get burst open
(2) require stimulation through action potential
(3) get digested by the lysosomes at axon terminals
Which of the following option is most appropriate?
A) 1 and 2 are correct. B) 2 is correct. C) 2 and 3 are correct. D) 1 is
correct.
70. Receptor sites for neurotransmitters are present on
A) membranes of synaptic vesicles B) pre-synaptic membrane
C) tips of axons D) post-synaptic membranes
71. The opening of ion-channels on postsynaptic membrane generates
A) excitatory potential B) inhibitory potential
C) either (a) or (b) D) no action potential
72. Assertion: Neurons are excitable cells.
Reason: The membrane of neurons remain in polarised state.
A) Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is correct explanation of Assertion.
B) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of
Assertion.
C) Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
D) Assertion is false, but Reason is true.
73. Assertion: The resting axonal membrane possess positive charge outside.

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 Reason: The concentration of K+ ions is higher outside the axonal membrane at rest.
A) Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is correct explanation of Assertion.
B) Both Assertion and Reason are true,but Reason is not the correct explanation of
Assertion.
C) Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
D) Assertion is false, but Reason is true.
74. Assertion: Synaptic cleft is the point of fusion of pre-synaptic and post synaptic
membrane at synapse.
Reason: Impulse transmission across chemical synapse is faster than that across an
electrical synapse.
A) Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is correct explanation of Assertion.
B) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of
Assertion.
C) Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
D) Assertion is false, but Reason is true
75. Consider the following statements.
(A) Brain is the central control system of human body.
(B) Brain can control both voluntary movements and functioning of vital involuntary
organs.
Select the correct option.
A) A is true, B is false. B) Both A and B are false.
C) A is false, B is true. D) Both A and B are true.
76. Select the incorrect statement.
A) Brain is protected by the skull.
B) Human brain can regulate thermoregulation and circadian rhythm of body.
C) Inside the skull, humans possess two cranial meninges.
D) Processing of vision and speech occur in human brain.
77. The cranial meninges from outer to inner region of brain are
A) dura mater, arachnoid, pia mater
B) pia mater, dura mater, arachnoid
C) arachnoid, Pia mater, dura mater
D) arachnoid, dura mater, pia mater
78. Which cranial meninges is in contact with brain tissue
A) Dura mater and arachnoid B) Arachnoid and pia mater
C) Pia mater D) Dura mater
79. All the given structures are included in forebrain except [
A) cerebrum B) hypothalamus C) pons D) thalamus
80. Match the following columns.
Column-I Column-II
(a) Cerebrum (1) Grey matter of brain
(b) Cerebral cortex (2) Major part of human brain
(c) Corpus callosum (3) Tract of nerve fibres
(d) Association areas (4) Neither sensory nor motor in function
Which of the following is the correct option?
a b c d
A) 4 3 2 1
B) 2 1 3 4
C) 1 4 1 2
D) 3 2 4 1
81. The two longitudinal cerebral hemispheres are connected by

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 A) cerebral cortex B) association area
C) corpus callosum D) corpus albicans
82. Cerebral cortex is
A) outer folded layer of cerebrum
B) non-functional area of cerebrum
C) inner white layer of cerebrum and cerebellum
D) only functional area of cerebrum
83. Select the correct statement regarding cerebral cortex.
A) It is white in appearance due to the presence of axons in it.
B) It is white in appearance due to the presence of cell bodies of neurons.
C) It is grey in appearance due to the presence of cell bodies of neurons.
D) It is grey in appearance due to the presence of axons in it.
84. The cerebral cortex contains
A) motor area B) sensory areas
C) motor and sensory areas D) motor, sensory and association areas
85. The inner region of cerebral hemisphere
A) is grey in appearance
B) contain axonal fibres covered by myelin sheath
C) contain cell bodies of the neurons
D) both (b) and (c)
86. Refer to the diagram showing sagittal section of human brain.

Identify the parts labelled as A–D.

A B C D
A) Cerebrum Medulla Cerebellum Medulla
B) Hypothalamus Cerebellum Medulla Pons
C) Corpus Thalamus Pons Cerebra l aqueduct
callosum
D) Thalamus Corpus callosum Medulla Cerebellum

87. Thalamus in human brain

(1) is surrounded by cerebrum.
(2) acts as a major coordinating centre for sensory and motor signalling.
(3) is under the direct control of hypothalamus.
Which of the following option is most appropriate?
A) 1 and 2 are correct. B) 2 and 3 are correct.
C) only 3 is correct. D) 1, 2 and 3 are correct.

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88. The structure found at the base of thalamus
A) is vestigial organ.
B) controls urge of eating and drinking.
C) involved in thermoregulation.
D) both (b) and (c).
89. Hypothalamic hormones are secreted by
A) glial cells B) Schwann cells
C) oligodendrocytes D) neurosecretory cells
90. Which part of the brain is responsible for thermoregulation?
A) Hypothalamus B) Corpus callosum
C) Medulla oblongata D) Cerebrum
91. Which of the following structure or region is incorrectly paired with its function?
A) Medulla oblongata: Controls respiration and cardiovascular reflexes.
B) Limbic system: Consists of fibre tracts that interconnect different regions of brain;
controls movement.
C) Hypothalamus: Production of releasing hormones and regulation of temperature,
hunger and thirst.
D) Corpus callosum: Band of fibres connecting left and right cerebral hemispheres.
92. Limbic system within human brain is found
A) at the base of brain stem
B) inner portion of cerebral hemispheres
C) adjacent to cerebellum
D) above the cerebral cortex
93. All the listed structures are the parts of limbic system except
A) Hippocampus B) amygdala C) medulla D)
hypothalamus
94. Consider the following statements.
(A) Limbic system regulates endocrine activities along with hypothalamus.
(B) Limbic system helps to regulate excitement, pleasure, rage and fear.
Select the correct option.
A) A is true, B is false. B) Both A and B are true.
C) A is false, B is true. D) Both A and B are false.
95. Match the following columns
Column-I Column-II
(a) Hypothalamus (1) Inner part of cerebral cortex
(b) White matter (2) Neurosecretory cells
(c) Amygdala (3) Between thalamus and pons
(d) Midbrain (4) Part of limbic system
Select the correct option.
a b c d
A) 3 2 1 4
B) 2 1 4 3
C) 1 3 2 4
D) 4 2 3 1
96. Cerebral aqueduct is found in
A) forebrain B) midbrain C) hindbrain D) in between forebrain and
midbrain
97. Corpora quadrigemina are
A) four rounded swellings at dorsal portion of midbrain.
B) two plate-like structures which separate forebrain and midbrain.

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 C) circular hollow brain ventricles containing cerebrospinal fluid.
D) elongated, cylindrical canals which connect midbrain to brainstem. Hindbrain
98. Which of the following structures is not found in hindbrain?
A) Pons B) Cerebellum C) Medulla D) Hippocampus
99. What is the function of pons?
A) It conveys information from midbrain to target organs.
B) It controls involuntary smooth muscles and voluntary skeletal muscles.
C) It interconnects different regions of the brain.
D) All of these.
100. How can cerebellum be differentiated from the pons of hindbrain?
A) Cerebellum has white matter outside while pons contain grey matter outside.
B) Cerebellum has highly convoluted surface while pons contain fibre tracts.
C) Cerebellum is smaller in size as compared to pons.
D) All of these.
101. Consider the following statements.
(A) Cerebellum is a part of hindbrain.
(B) Cerebellum helps to maintain body posture and equilibrium.
Select the correct option.
A) A is true, B is false B) Both A and B are false.
C) Both A and B are true. D) A is false, B is true.
102. The medulla oblongata
(1) is a part of hindbrain.
(2) control autonomic functions like breathing, heart rate, etc
(3) relay motor and sensory signals between spinal cord and higher brain regions.
Select the most appropriate option.
A) 1, 2 and 3 are correct. B) 1 and 2 are correct.
C) Only 1 is correct. D) Only 2 is correct.
103. The brain stem is formed by
A) forebrain, midbrain, hindbrain
B) midbrain, hindbrain
C) cerebrum, cerebellum, spinal cord
D) midbrain, pons, medulla oblongata
104. Match the following columns.
Column-I Column-II
(a) Brain stem (1) Emotions
(b) Cerebellum (2) Brain ventricle Containing CSF
(c) Limbic system (3) Breathing and consciousness
(d) Cerebral aqueduct (4) Balance and coordination
Select the correct option.
a b c d
A) 4 3 2 1
B) 2 1 4 3
C) 3 4 1 2
D) 1 2 3 4
105. Assertion: Cerebral cortex appear grey in colour.
Reason: It contains the cell bodies of the neurons.
A) Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is correct explanation of Assertion.
B) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of
Assertion.
C) Assertion is true, but Reason is false.

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 D) Assertion is false, but Reason is true.
106. Assertion: Association areas can carry out complex functions like communication and
memory.
Reason: These areas are completely motor in nature.
A) Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is correct explanation of Assertion.
B) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of
Assertion.
C) Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
D) Assertion is false, but Reason is true.
107. Assertion: Damage of limbic system would affect the emotional behaviour of a person.
Reason: The amygdale is the emotion centre of the brain.
A) Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is correct explanation of Assertion.
B) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of
Assertion.
C) Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
D) Assertion is false, but Reason is true.

108. Reflex action is

A) voluntarily controlled response of CNS.
B) involuntary response to peripheral nervous stimulation.
C) involuntary response to environmental stimulus which does not involve CNS.
D) Both (B) and (C)
109. The reflex actions are controlled by
A) CNS B) PNS C) ANS D) Both (B) and (C)
110. The reflex pathway is composed of
A) afferent neurons only B) efferent neurons only
C) motor neurons only D) Both (A) and (B)
111. Consider the following statements.
(A) Afferent neurons are found close to the sensory organs.
(B) The efferent neurons carry signals from CNS to the effectors.
Select the correct option.
A) A is true, B is false. B) Both A and B are false.
C) A is false, B is true. D) Both A and B are true.
112. Which of the following option represents the correct sequence of nerve impulse
transmission in a reflex arc?
A) Interneuron Dorsal root ganglion Sensory organ
B) CNS Efferent neuron Interneuron
C) Sensory organ Afferent neuron Dorsal root ganglion
D) Efferent neuron CNS Afferent neuron
113. In a reflex arc, what is the role of an interneuron?
A) It relays impulse to effector at motor end plate.
B) It transmits impulse from the white matter to grey matter of spinal cord.
C) It receives impulse from afferent neuron and transmits it to motor neuron.
D) It connects two dorsal root ganglions.
114. Among the following listed structures, knee-jerk doesn’t involve
A) motor neuron B) spinal cord C) interneuron D) brain
115. In the given diagram of reflex action, identify A, B and C.
Select the correct option.
116. Assertion: All autonomic actions of body are reflex action.
Reason: Reflex actions do not require CNS.

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 A) Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is correct explanation of Assertion.
B) Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of
Assertion.
C) Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
D) Assertion is false, but Reason is true.
117. Assertion: Sneezing in response to an allergen is reflex action
Reason: It is an involuntary action.
A) Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is correct explanation of Assertion.
B) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of
Assertion.
C) Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
D) Assertion is false, but Reason is true.
118. Assertion: In a reflex arc, efferent neuron receives signal from sensory organ.
Reason: The afferent neuron relays impulses to PNS in a reflex arc.
A) Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is correct explanation of Assertion.
B) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of
Assertion.
C) Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
D) Assertion is false, but Reason is true.

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