NEURAL CONTROL AND COORDINATION

1. Which pair of systems jointly coordinate and integrate all the activities of organs, so that they function in a
synchronised fashion?
(a) Neural and respiratory (b) Neural and digestive system
(c) Neural and endocrine system (d) Neural and circulatory system
2. In Hydra, neural organisation comprises
(a) network of neurons (b) CNS and PNS
(c) brain and neural tissue (d) ganglia
3. The system that transmits impulse from the CNS to skeletal muscles is
(a) sympathetic neural system (b) parasympathetic neural system
(c) somatic neural system (d) autonomic neural system
4. The diagram given below is the functional organisation of the human nervous system.
Identify A, B, C, D and E in the figure.

(a) A-PNS, B-CNS, C-ANS, D-Sympathetic nervous system, E-Parasympathetic nervous system
(b) A-ANS, B-CNS, C-PNS, D-Sympathetic nervous system, E-Parasympathetic nervous system
(c) A-CNS, B-PNS, C-ANS, D-Sympathetic nervous system, E-Parasympathetic nervous system
(d) A-ANS, B-PNS, C-CNS, D-Sympathetic nervous system, E-Parasympathetic nervous system
5. Select the correct option to represent A-E in the given structure of a neuron.

(a) A-Dendrites, B-Cell body, C-Axon, D-Node of Ranvier, E-Synaptic knob

(b) A-Axon, B-Myelin sheath, C-Schwann cell, D-Node of Ranvier, E-Axon terminal
(c) A-Dendrites, B-Cell body, C-Schwann cell, D-Node of Ranvier, E-Synaptic knob
(d) A-Axon, B-Cell body, C-Dendrites, D-Node of Ranvier, E-Axon terminal
6. Nissl's bodies are mainly composed of
(a) nucleic acid and SER (b) DNA and RNA
(c) proteins and lipids (d) free ribosomes and RER
7. Multipolar and bipolar neurons differ in
(a) number of axons (b) presence or absence of Nissl's
granules
(c) number of dendrites (d) Both (a) and (c)
8. Myelin sheath is produced by
(a) Schwann cells and oligodendrocytes (b) Astrocytes and Schwann cells
 (c) Oligodendrocytes and osteoclasts (d) Osteoclasts and astrocytes
9. Myelinated nerve fibres are found in the nerves of
(a) cranial region (b) spinal; cranial region
(c)spinal; muscular region (d) muscular region
10. Unmyelinated nerve fibres, are commonly found in
(a) central; peripheral region (b) autonomous; cranial region
(c) somatic; peripheral region (d) autonomous; somatic region
11. In resting stage, the axonal membrane is comparatively more permeable and nearly impermeable to
(a) sodium; potassium, respectively (b) sodium; calcium, respectively
(c) potassium; sodium, respectively (d) potassium; calcium, respectively
12. The brain stem doesnot includes
(a) midbrain (b) medulla oblongata
(c) cerebellum (d) diencephalon
13. For the maintenance of ionic gradients across the resting membrane, the sodium-potassium pump
transports
(a) 3Na+ outwards for 2K+ into the cell (b) 2Na+ outwards for 2K+ into the
cell
(c) 3Na+ inwards for 2K+ out the cell (d) 2Na+ inwards for 2K+ out the cell
14. The electrical potential difference across the polarised plasma membrane when concentration of K + is high
inside the axon and low outside, it is known as
(a) action potential (b) resting potential
(c) refractory potential (d) All of these
15. A diagram showing axon terminal and synapse is given. Identify correctly at least two of A-D.

(a) A-Receptor, C-Synaptic vesicles (b) B-Synaptic connection, D-K+

(c) A-Neurotransmitter, B-Synaptic cleft (d) C-Neurotransmitter, D-Ca2+
16. Receptor sites for neurotransmitters are present on
(a) membranes of synaptic vesicles (b) pre-synaptic membrane
(c) tips of axons (d) post-synaptic membrane
17. Inside the bony structure skull, the brain is covered by
(a) arachnoid (b) cranial meninges
(c) piamater (d) duramater
18. Cranial meninges from outer layer to inner layer are called
(a) piamater, arachnoid, duramater (b) duramater, arachnoid, piamater
(c) arachnoid, duramater, piamater (d) arachnoid, piamater, duramater
19. Corpus callosum connects two
(a) cerebral hemispheres (b) ventricles of brain
(c) cerebellar hemispheres (d) optic thalamus
20. The depolarization of axonal membrane is due to
(a) influx of potassium ions (b) influx of sodium ions
(c) efflux of sodium ions (d) efflux of potassium ions
21. Which part of the brain is responsible for thermoregulation?
(a) Hypothalamus (b) Corpus callosum
(c) Medulla oblongata (d) Cerebrum
22. Injury localised to the hypothalamus would most likely to disrupt
(a) short term memory (b) coordination during locomotion
(c) executive function, such as decision making (d) regulation of body temperature
23. Which of the following structure or region is incorrectly paired with its function?
(a) Hypothalamus - Production of releasing hormones and regulation of temperature, hunger and
thirst
(b) Limbic system - Consists of fibre tracts that interconnect different regions of brain; controls
movement
(c) Medulla oblongata - Controls respiration and cardiovascular reflexes
(d) Corpus callosum - Band of fibres connecting left and right cerebral hemispheres
24. The medulla contains centres which control
(a) respiration (b) cardiovascular reflexes
(c) gastric secretions (d) All of the above
25. Brain stem is formed by
(a) cerebellum medulla and thalamus (b) cerebrum and cerebellum
(c) midbrain, pons and medulla (d) medulla and spinal cord
26. View the diagram of the lateral view of the human brain and choose the correct option in which A-D has
been indicated.

A B C D
(a) Cerebral hemisphere Spinal cord Corpus callosum Cerebellum
(b) Corpus callosum Cerebral hemisphere Cerebellum Spinal cord
(c) Cerebral hemisphere Corpus callosum Pons Spinal cord
d) Spinal cord Pons Corpus callosum Cerebral hemisphere
27. Identify the part of brain which is represented by A in the given diagram.

(a) Medulla oblongata (b) Cerebellum

(c) Pons (d) Midbrain
28. The reflex arc is shown in the diagram below. Choose the correct label for the pathway of this reflex arc.

A B C D E F
(a) Stimulus Effector Sensory nerve Motor nerve Receptor Response
(b) Stimulus Receptor Sensory nerve Motor nerve Effector Response
(c) Stimulus Effector Motor nerve Sensory nerve Receptor Response
 (d) Stimulus Receptor Motor nerve Sensory nerve Effector Response
29. stimulation of a muscle fibre by a neuron occurs at
(a) T tubules (b) sarcoplasmic reticulum
(c) neuromuscular junction (d) myofibril
30. The choroid layer of human eye is
(a) thin pigmented layer (b) thick less pigmented layer
(c) part of fibrous tunic (d) outermost thick and tough layer
31. Choose the incorrect pair.
(a) Sclera - Dense connective tissue (b) Choroid – darkens the eye ball
(c) Iris - Opaque structure (d) Fovea - Point where resolution is
low
32. Arrange the layers of neural cells in retina of human eye from inside to outside.
(a) Photoreceptor cells > Ganglion cells > Bipolar cells
(b) Ganglion cells > Photoreceptor cells Bipolar cells
(c) Ganglion cells > Bipolar cells > Photoreceptor cells
(d) Bipolar cells > Photoreceptor cells Ganglion cells
33. A potential difference is generated in the photoreceptor cells due to
(a) light rays of visible wavelength (b) sound waves
(c) change in membrane permeability (d) both a and c
34. Given is the diagram of ear. Identify A to A

Choose the correct option.

(a) A-Temporal bone, B-Malleus, C-Incus, D-Stapes, E-Cochlea, F-Eustachian tube, G-Tympanic
membrane, H-External auditory canal
(b) A-Tympanic membrane, B-Malleus, C-Incus, D-Stapes, E-Cochlea, F-Eustachian tube, G-Temporal
bone, H-External auditory canal
(c) A-Tympanic membrane, B-Incus, C-Malleus, D-Stapes, E-Cochlea, F-Eustachian tube, G-Temporal
bone, H-External auditory canal
(d) A-Temporal bone, B-Malleus, C-Incus, D-Cochlea, E-Stapes, F-Eustachian tube, G-Tympanic
membrane, H-External auditory canal
35. Which of the following receptors are specifically responsible for maintenance of the balance of body and
posture ?
(a) Basilar membrane and otoliths (b) Hair cells and organ of Corti
(c) Tectorial membrane and macula (d) Crista ampullaris and macula
36. Identify the correct sequence of organs/regions in the organisation of human ear as an auditory
mechanoreceptor organ.
(a) Pinna – Cochlea - Tympanic membrane canal – Malleus – Stapes – Incus - Auditory nerve
(b) Pinna - Tympanic membrane - Auditory canal – Incus – Malleus – Stapes – Cochlea - Auditory
nerve
(c) Pinna – Malleus – Incus – Stapes - Auditory canal - Tympanic membrane – Cochlea - Auditory
nerve
(d) Pinna - Auditory canal - Tympanic membrane – Malleus – Incus – Stapes – Cochlea - Auditory
nerve
 37. Assertion (A): The membrane of a neuron remains in polarised state
Reason (R): Ion channels on the neural membrane are selectively permeable to different ions.
(a) If both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) If both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
(c) If A is true, but R is false
(d) If A is false, but R is true
38. Assertion (A): The axoplasm inside the axon contains high concentration of K" and negatively charged
proteins.
Reason (R): The axonal membrane is impermeable to Na and negatively charged proteins.
(a) If both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) If both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
(c) If A is true, but R is false
(d) If A is false, but R is true
39. Consider the following statements.
I. Neural system is better organised in insects due to the presence of brain, ganglia and neural tissues.
II Neural organisation is very simple in lower invertebrates.
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
40. Consider the statements as True/False regarding when a neuron is at rest and no impulse is conducting.
I. The axoplasm inside the axon contains high concentration of K+ and negatively charged proteins.
II. The axoplasm inside the axon contains low concentration of Na+.
III. The fluid outside the axon contains a low concentration of K+
IV. The fluid outside the axon contains a low concentration of Na+ and negatively charged proteins.
The correct option is

I II III IV
(a) True False False True
(b) True True False False
(c) True True True False
(d) False True False False
41. Consider the following statements regarding white matter of the brain.
I. White matter of the brain is usually opaque in appearance.
II. White matter of the brain is white in colour but sometimes it is found to be grey.
III. White matter of the brain is mostly formed of medullated nerve fibres.
IV. White matter of the brain is formed of cell bodies of nerve fibres.
Which of the statement(s) above is/are correct?
(a) I and III (b) II and IV
(c) I andIV (d) II and III
42. which part of human ears plays no role in hearing as such but is otherwise very much necessary
(a) organ of corti (b) pinna
(c) vestibular apparatus (d) cochlea
43. Wax gland present in the ear canal is called
(a) sweat gland (b) prostate gland
(c) Cowper's gland (d) ceruminous gland
44. The ear ossicles found attached to the tympanic membrane and to the oval window of the cochlea are …...
and……… respectively.
(a) malleus, stapes (b) malleus, incus
(c) stapes, malleus (d) incus, stapes
45. Unidirectional transmission of a nerve impulse through nerve fibre is due to the fact that
(a) nerve fibre is insulated by a medullary sheath
(b) Sodium pump starts operating only at the cyton and then continues into the nerve fibre
(c) neurotransmitters are released by dendrites and not by axon endings
(d) neurotransmitters are released by the axon endings and not by dendrites

Answer key
1. c
2. a
3. c
4. c
5. a
6. d
7. d
8. a
9. b
10. d
11. c
12. c
13. a
14. b
15. a
16. d
17. b
18. b
19. a
20. b
21. a
22. d
23. b
24. d
25. c
26. c
27. b
28. b
29. c
30. a
31. d
32. c
33. d
34. a
35. d
36. d
37. a
38. b
39. b
40. c
41. a
42. c
43. d
44. a
45. d