MCQs on Neural Control and Coordination

MCQs on Neural Control and Coordination

1. One of the functions of the Neuroglial cells is to protect and support _________
1. Nephrons
2. Myoid cells
3. Neurons
4. None of the above

2. The abundant inhibitory neurotransmitter found in the CNS is ________
1. Gamma-glutamyltransferase
2. Gamma-linolenic acid
3. Gamma-Aminobutyric acid
4. None of the above

3. There are ____ laminae present in the spinal cord’s grey matter
1. 2
2. 4
3. 6
4. 10

4. The thalamus and the hypothalamus are located in the _________
1. Brain stem
2. Cerebrum
3. Cerebellum
4. Diencephalon

5. One of the actions of the parasympathetic nervous system is
1. Inhibits peristalsis
2. Constriction of Pupils
3. Dilates Bronchioles
4. Sweat secretion

6. The gap in the myelin sheath between adjacent Schwann cells is called ____
1. Soma
2. Dendrite
3. The node of Ranvier
4. None of these

7. Synaptic vesicles discharge _________ at the neuromuscular junction.
1. Acetylcholine
2. Adrenaline
3. Estradiol
4. Testosterone

8. The area on the left hemisphere related to speech is
1. Amygdala
2. Broca’s Area
3. Occipital lobe
4. None of the above

9. When cocaine is used as a stimulant, it interferes with the CNS at the reuptake of the _____ at the synapses
1. Testosterone
2. Dopamine
3. Adrenaline
4. None of the above

10. Smooth muscles, cardiac muscles and organs are regulated by _______
1. Central nervous system
2. Parasympathetic nervous system
3. Sympathetic nervous system
4. Autonomic system

11. Neurilemma cells are also called _______
1. Photoreceptors
2. Odontoblasts
3. Ganglions
4. Schwann Cells

12. Neurotransmitters, released by the presynaptic neurons bind to the receptors on the ____
1. Postsynaptic membrane
2. Cell body
3. Post synovial fluid
4. None of the above

13. Wernicke’s area is generally associated with
1. Sight
2. Motor coordination
3. Written and spoken language
4. None of the above

14. Which of these compounds generates a feeling of well-being and inhibits the sensation of pain
1. Melatonin
2. Cortisol
3. Endorphin
4. Adrenaline

15. ________ is a hormone that plays a pivotal role in social bonding, sexual reproduction and childbirth.
1. Oxytocin
2. Melatonin
3. Adrenaline
4. None of the above

Answer Keys for Neural Control and Coordination MCQs
Question Number Answer Key
1 3
2 3
3 4
4 4
5 2
6 3
7 1
8 2
9 2
10 4
11 4
12 1
13 3
14 3
15 1