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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS

TOPIC 1 ~ Human Neural System

1 The functions of the organs/organ systems in our 9 Which of the following is known as the site of
body must be coordinated to maintain information processing and control?
(a) muscular activity (b) homeostasis (a) Brain and spinal cord
(c) respiration (d) neural coordination (b) Somatic neural system and autonomic neural system
2 The process through which two or more organs (c) CNS and PNS
interact and complement the functions of one another, (d) Neurons
is called 10 The two types of nerve fibres of PNS found
(a) coordination (b) homeostasis associated with brain and spinal cord are
(c) chemical integration (d) transmission of impulse (a) efferent fibres; mixed fibres
3 Which pair of systems jointly coordinate and integrate (b) sensory fibres; mixed fibres
all the activities of organs, so that they function in a (c) afferent fibres; efferent fibres
synchronised fashion? (d) afferent fibres; mixed fibres
(a) Neural and respiratory 11 The afferent nerve fibres transmit impulses
(b) Neural and digestive system (a) from tissues/organs to the CNS
(c) Neural and endocrine system (b) from the CNS to the concerned peripheral tissues/organs
(d) Neural and circulatory system (c) from the CNS to skeletal muscles
4 The system, responsible for providing an organised (d) from one tissues to another
network of point to point connections for a quick 12 The efferent nerve fibres transmit impulses
coordination, is called (a) from tissues/organs to the CNS
(a) endocrine system (b) circulatory system (b) from the CNS to the smooth muscles
(c) digestive system (d) neural system (c) from the CNS to the concerned peripheral
tissues/organs
5 Identify the basic functions of neural system.
(d) from the CNS to the involuntary organs
(a) Receiving sensory input from internal and external
environment by nerves 13 The PNS includes
(b) Processing the input information (a) central neural system and sympathetic neural system
(c) Responding to stimuli (b) somatic neural system and autonomic neural system
(d) All of the above (c) sympathetic neural system
6 The neural system is composed of highly specialised (d) somatic neural system
cells called neurons that can 14 The system that transmits impulse from the CNS to
(a) detect stimuli (b) receive stimuli skeletal muscles is
(c) transmit stimuli (d) All of these (a) sympathetic neural system
7 In Hydra, neural organisation comprises (b) parasympathetic neural system
(a) network of neurons (c) somatic neural system
(b) CNS and PNS (d) autonomic neural system
(c) brain and neural tissue 15 The system that transmits impulse from the CNS to
(d) ganglia the involuntary organs and smooth muscles of the
8 The humans, neural system comprises body
(a) Only PNS (a) sympathetic neural system
(b) Only CNS (b) parasympathetic neural system
(c) Both (a) and (b) (c) somatic neural system
(d) None of the above (d) autonomic neural system
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16 The diagram given below is the functional (c) A–CNS, B–PNS, C–ANS, D–Sympathetic nervous
organisation of the human nervous system. Identify A, system, E–Parasympathetic nervous system
B, C, D and E in the figure. (d) A–ANS, B–PNS, C–CNS, D–Sympathetic nervous
system, E–Parasympathetic nervous system
Human Neural System
17 How do parasympathetic neural signals affect the
working of the heart? CBSE-AIPMT 2014
A B (a) Reduce both heart rate and cardiac output
(b) Heart rate is increased without affecting the cardiac
Brain Spinal cord output
C Somatic Neural
System (c) Both heart rate and cardiac output increase
(d) Heart rate decreases, but cardiac output increases
D E
18 Visceral nervous system found in human body
(a) is a part of peripheral nervous system
(a) A–PNS, B–CNS, C–ANS, D–Sympathetic nervous
system, E–Parasympathetic nervous system (b) comprises the complex of nerves, ganglia and plexuses
(c) constitutes the connection between CNS and the viscera
(b) A–ANS, B–CNS, C–PNS, D–Sympathetic nervous
system, E–Parasympathetic nervous system (d) All of the above

TOPIC 2 ~ Neuron as Structural and Functional

Unit of Neural System
19 A typical neuron is composed of 22 Nissl’s bodies are mainly composed of NEET 2018
(a) cell body and dendrite (a) nucleic acid and SER (b) DNA and RNA
(b) dendrites and axon (c) proteins and lipids (d) free ribosomes and RER
(c) axon and nucleus
23 Dendrites of neurons are
(d) cell, axon and dendrites
(a) highly branched, short fibres containing Nissl’s granules
20 Select the correct option to represent A-E in the given (b) unbranched, long process of cell body
structure of a neuron. (c) unbranched, short and do not contain cytoplasm
A (d) branched, long process without cytoplasm
24 Dendrites transmit impulses towards the
B (a) cell body (b) axon
(c) Both (a) and (b) (d) body tissues
25 Synaptic knob is bulb-like structure which is present
(a) at the end of axon terminal
C
(b) at the node of Ranvier
D (c) in the cell body
(d) at the end of dendrites
E 26 Synaptic vesicles contains chemicals called
(a) synaptic fluid (b) neurotransmitters
(a) A–Dendrites, B–Cell body, C–Axon, D–Node of (c) vesicular fluid (d) All of these
Ranvier, E–Synaptic knob
(b) A–Axon, B–Myelin sheath, C–Schwann cell, D–Node 27 The axons transmits nerve impulse
of Ranvier, E–Axon terminal (a) away from a cell body to a synapse
(c) A–Dendrites, B–Cell body, C–Schwann cell, D–Node (b) towards the cell body from a neuro-muscular junction
of Ranvier, E–Synaptic knob (c) away from cell body to visceral organs
(d) A–Axon, B–Cell body, C–Dendrites, D–Node of (d) towards the cell body from a synapse
Ranvier, E–Axon terminal
28 Multipolar and bipolar neurons differ in
21 The cytoplasm contained within the cell body of (a) number of axons
neuron is characterised by the presence of (b) presence or absence of Nissl’s granules
(a) cell granules (b) neuro cells (c) number of dendrites
(c) Nissl’s granules (d) neurogranules (d) Both (a) and (c)
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29 Multipolar neurons are found in the 41 Maintenance of the ionic gradients across the resting
(a) retina of eye (b) cerebral cortex membrane is done by
(c) embryonic stage (d) None of these (a) active transport of ions
30 Bipolar neurons are found in the (b) passive transport of ions
(c) active transport of neurotransmitters
(a) embryonic stage (b) cerebral cortex
(d) passive transport of neurotransmitters
(c) cerebellum (d) retina of eye
42 For the maintenance of ionic gradients across the
31 Unipolar neurons can be seen in the
resting membrane, the sodium-potassium pump
(a) embryonic stage (b) cerebellum
transports
(c) cerebral cortex (d) retina of eye
(a) 3Na + outwards for 2K + into the cell
32 Nerve fibres enveloped with Schwann cells are (b) 2Na + outwards for 2K + into the cell
(a) myelinated fibres (b) non-myelinated fibres (c) 3Na + inwards for 2K + out the cell
(c) afferent fibres (d) efferent fibres (d) 2Na + inwards for 2K + out the cell
33 Schwann cells, form a myelin sheath around the 43 The electrical potential difference across the polarised
(a) dendrite (b) cell body
plasma membrane when concentration of K + is high
(c) axon (d) Both (a) and (b)
inside the axon and low outside, it is known as
34 The gaps between two adjacent myelin sheaths are called (a) action potential (b) resting potential
(a) synapse (b) synaptic gap (c) refractory potential (d) All of these
(c) nodes of Ranvier (d) sheath gap
44 When a stimulus is applied at a site on the polarised
35 Myelin sheath is produced by NEET 2017 membrane, the membrane at that site becomes freely
(a) Schwann cells and oligodendrocytes permeable to
(b) Astrocytes and Schwann cells (a) Na + (b) K +
(c) Oligodendrocytes and osteoclasts (c) K + and Cl − (d) Na + and K +
(d) Osteoclasts and astrocytes
45 During the propagation of a nerve impulse, the action
36 Myelinated nerve fibres are found in the nerves of potential results from the movement of
(a) cranial region (b) spinal; cranial region (a) K + ions from intracellular fluid to extracellular fluid
(c) spinal; muscular region (d) muscular region (b) Na + ions from extracellular fluid to intracellular fluid
37 Unmyelinated nerve fibres, are commonly found in (c) K + ions from extracellular fluid to intracellular fluid
(a) central; peripheral region (d) Na + ions from intracellular fluid to extracellular fluid
(b) autonomous; cranial region
46 During the transmission of nerve impulse through a
(c) somatic; peripheral region
nerve fibre the potential on the inner side of the
(d) autonomous; somatic region
plasma membrane has which type of electric charge?
38 In resting stage, the axonal membrane is comparatively (a) First positive then negative and continue to be negative
more permeable and nearly impermeable to (b) First negative then positive and continue to be positive
(a) sodium; potassium, respectively (c) First positive then negative and again back to positive
(b) sodium; calcium, respectively (d) First negative then positive and again back to negative
(c) potassium; sodium, respectively
47 A wave of action potential is termed as
(d) potassium; calcium, respectively
(a) sensory impulse (b) nerve impulse
39 In resting stage, the axonal membrane for negatively (c) activation impulse (d) motor impulse
charged proteins found in axoplasm is
48 Saltatory conduction of impulse occurs in
(a) permeable (b) partially permeable
(a) liver cells
(c) impermeable (d) selectively permeable
(b) non-myelinated nerve fibres
40 In the resting stage of a neuron, concentration (c) myelinated nerve fibres
gradient generates due to the (d) None of the above
(a) high concentration of K + and low concentration of Na +
inside the axon
49 A nerve impulse is transmitted from one neuron to
another through the junctions called
(b) high concentration of Na + and low concentration of
(a) neuromuscular junction
K + inside the axon
(b) neuroreceptor junction
(c) low concentration of Na + outside the axon
(c) synapse
(d) high concentration of K + outside the axon
(d) neuroglandular junction
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50 The synaptic cleft is found between the membrane of 55 A diagram showing axon terminal and synapse is
(a) pre-synaptic neuron and a post-synaptic neuron given. Identify correctly at least two of A-D.
(b) pre-synaptic dendrite and post-synaptic axon NEET 2013
(c) pre-synaptic dendrite and post-synaptic dendrite B
(d) None of the above C

51 The two types of synapses are

(a) neuron-neuron, chemical
(b) electrical, chemical A
(c) neuron-neuron, electrical
(d) electrochemical, neuron D

52 Impulse transmission across an electrical synapse is (a) A–Receptor, C–Synaptic vesicles

(a) always equal to that across a chemical synapse (b) B–Synaptic connection, D–K +
(c) A–Neurotransmitter, B–Synaptic cleft
(b) always slower than that across a chemical synapse
(d) C–Neurotransmitter, D–Ca 2+
(c) always faster than that across a chemical synapse
(d) either faster or slower than that across a chemical 56 When an impulse arrives at axon terminal, it
synapse stimulates synaptic vesicle to move towards the
53 The fluid-filled space, synaptic cleft contain membrane, where they fuse with plasma membrane
neurotransmitters and release neurotransmitter in
(a) released from vesicles (a) receptor (b) pre-synaptic membrane
(b) found at chemical synapse (c) synaptic cleft (d) post-synaptic membrane
(c) found at chemical and electrical synapse 57 Receptor sites for neurotransmitters are present on
(d) Both (a) and (b) (a) membranes of synaptic vesicles NEET 2017
54 Unidirectional transmission of a nerve impulse (b) pre-synaptic membrane
through nerve fibre is due to the fact that (c) tips of axons
(a) nerve fibre is insulated by a medullary sheath (d) post-synaptic membrane
(b) sodium pump starts operating only at the cyton and 58 On post-synaptic membrane, the new potential
then continues into the nerve fibre developed is
(c) neurotransmitters are released by dendrites and not by (a) always inhibitory
axon endings (b) always excitatory
(d) neurotransmitters are released by the axon endings and (c) may be excitatory or inhibitory
not by dendrites (d) neither excitatory nor inhibitory

TOPIC 3 ~ Central Nervous System and Reflex Arc

59 Brain controls the 63 Which part constitutes the major part of the brain?
(a) voluntary movements (a) Cerebrum (b) Hypothalamus
(b) balance of the body (c) Thalamus (d) Cerebellum
(c) functioning of vital involuntary organs
(d) All of the above 64 Corpus callosum connects two
(a) cerebral hemispheres
60 Inside the bony structure skull, the brain is covered by
(b) ventricles of brain
(a) arachnoid (b) cranial meninges
(c) piamater (d) duramater (c) cerebellar hemispheres
(d) optic thalamus
61 Cranial meninges from outer layer to inner layer are
called 65 The folded layer of cells that covers the cerebral
(a) piamater, arachnoid, duramater hemisphere is called as
(b) duramater, arachnoid, piamater (a) association area (b) cerebral cortex
(c) arachnoid, duramater, piamater (c) amygdala (d) cerebral medulla
(d) arachnoid, piamater, duramater
66 Cerebral cortex consists of
62 The forebrain consists of
(a) motor areas (b) sensory areas
(a) cerebrum (b) thalamus
(c) hypothalamus (d) All of these (c) association areas (d) All of these
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67 Association areas of the brain are 76 Four rounded lobes in midbrain are
(a) always sensory areas (a) occipital condyles (b) corpora quadrigemina
(b) always motor areas (c) corpora allata (d) cerebral aqueduct
(c) neither sensory nor motor areas 77 Hindbrain includes
(d) None of the above (a) pons (b) cerebellum
68 Functions of association areas in cerebral cortex (c) medulla oblongata (d) All of these
includes 78 Which of the following regions of the brain is
(a) intersensory associations (b) memory incorrectly paired with its function? CBSE-AIPMT 2015
(c) communication (d) All of these
(a) Medulla oblongata–Homeostatic control
69 The cerebral cortex is referred to as (b) Cerebellum–Language comprehension
(a) grey matter (c) Corpus callosum–Communication between the left and
(b) white matter right cerebral cortices
(c) Both (a) and (b) (d) Cerebrum–Calculation and contemplation
(d) non-myelinated nerve fibres 79 Cerebellum is concerned with the
70 Thalamus in human brain is (a) contraction of voluntary muscles
(a) a major centre for motor and sensory signaling (b) coordinating and regulation muscles tone
(b) surrounded by cerebrum (c) maintaining posture, orientation and equilibrium of body
(c) found above the hypothalamus (d) All of the above
(d) All of the above 80 The medulla contains centres which control
71 Which part of the brain is responsible for (a) respiration
thermoregulation ? NEET 2019, JIPMER 2019 (b) cardiovascular reflexes
(a) Hypothalamus (b) Corpus callosum (c) gastric secretions
(c) Medulla oblongata (d) Cerebrum (d) All of the above
72 Injury localised to the hypothalamus would most 81 Brain stem is formed by
likely to disrupt CBSE-AIPMT 2014 (a) cerebellum medulla and thalamus
(a) short term memory (b) cerebrum and cerebellum
(b) coordination during locomotion (c) midbrain, pons and medulla
(c) executive function, such as decision making (d) medulla and spinal cord
(d) regulation of body temperature 82 View the diagram of the lateral view of the human
73 The inner parts of cerebral hemispheres and a group brain and choose the correct option in which A-D has
of associated deep structures like amygdala, been indicated.
hippocampus, etc., form a complex structure called A
(a) arbor vitae (b) limbic lobe/limbic system B
(c) corpora quadrigemina (d) reticular system
74 Which of the following structure or region is
incorrectly paired with its function? NEET 2018
C
(a) Hypothalamus Production of releasing hormones and
regulation of temperature, hunger and thirst
D
(b) Limbic system Consists of fibre tracts that interconnect
different regions of brain; controls A B C D
movement (a) Cerebral Spinal cord Corpus Cerebellum
(c) Medulla Controls respiration and cardiovascular hemisphere callosum
oblongata reflexes
(b) Corpus Cerebral Cerebellum Spinal cord
(d) Corpus Band of fibres connecting left and right callosum hemisphere
callosum cerebral hemispheres
(c) Cerebral Corpus Pons Spinal cord
75 Which part of the human brain controls the urge for hemisphere callosum
eating and drinking? (d) Spinal cord Pons Corpus Cerebral
(a) Forebrain (b) Midbrain callosum hemisphere
(c) Hindbrain (d) Spinal cord
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142 Assertion (A) The cerebral cortex is referred to as the 148 Consider the statements as True/False regarding when
white matter of the brain. a neuron is at rest and no impulse is conducting.
Reason (R) It is due to the high concentration of I. The axoplasm inside the axon contains high
neuron cell bodies in it. concentration of K + and negatively charged proteins.
143 Assertion (A) Iris muscles show both dilation as well II. The axoplasm inside the axon contains low
as constriction of pupil. concentration of Na + .
III. The fluid outside the axon contains a low
Reason (R) It is due to sympathetic and concentration of K + .
parasympathetic nervous system which have
IV. The fluid outside the axon contains a low
antagonistic functions.
concentration of Na + and negatively charged
144 Assertion (A) Muscles of iris regulate the diameter of proteins.
pupil.
The correct option is
Reason (R) Iris surround the pupil in the front side I II III IV
lens. (a) True False False True
(b) True True False False
II. Statement Based Questions (c) True True True False
145 Select the correct statement. (d) False True False False
(a) Neurons regulate endocrine activity but not vice-versa 149 Which of the following statement(s) is/are incorrect
(b) Endocrine glands regulate neural activity but not regarding synapse?
vice-versa I. Synapse is a junction between axon endings of one
(c) Endocrine glands regulate neural activity and nervous nerve fibre and dendrite of the other.
system regulates endocrine glands
II. At a synapse, the membrane of axon and dendrite are
(d) Neither hormones control neural activity nor the
not in physical contact with each other.
neurons control the endocrine activity
III. Transmission of nerve impulse through synapse is only
146 Consider the following statements. one way.
I. Neural system is better organised in insects due to the IV. Neurotransmitter is always released from axon
presence of brain, ganglia and neural tissues. endings and not by dendrites.
II. Nerual organisation is very simple in lower
Select the correct option.
invertebrates.
(a) Only IV (b) Only I
Select the correct option (c) I, II and III (d) None of these
(a) I is true, II is false
(b) Both I and II are true 150 Which of the following statements is/are correct about
(c) I is false, II is true resting state?
(d) Both I and II are false I. Neuron is not conducting any impulse.
II. Plasma membrane is electrically positive outside and
147 Which of the following statements are correct
negative inside.
regarding electrical synapses?
III. The nerve fibre is stimulated and conduct mechanical or
I. Pre and post-synaptic membrane neurons are in very electrical impulse.
close proximity at electric synapse.
IV. Plasma membrane is negative outside and positive
II. Electric current are involved in the transmission of inside.
impulses.
The correct option is
III. Transmission of an impulse across electrical synapses
(a) III and IV (b) I and IV
is very similar to impulse conduction along a single
(c) II and III (d) I and II
axon.
IV. Impulse transmission is always faster in electric 151 Conider the following statements.
synapse than that across a chemical synapse. I. Increased permeability of Na + ions due to the rise in
V. Electrical synapses are rare in our system. stimulus is short lived.
The correct option is II. The resting membrane potential of membrane at the
(a) I, II, III and IV site of excitation is restored by Na + and Cl − ions.
(b) I, III, IV and V Select the correct option.
(c) I, II and IV (a) I is true, II is false (b) Both I and II are true
(d) I, II, III, IV and V (c) I is false, II is true (d) Both I and II are false
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152 Grey matter of the brain is 156 Consider the following statements and choose the
I. present outside the white matter. correct option from the codes given below.
II. contain medullated nerve fibres. I. Nearly 50% of all brain cells are neuroglia.
III. grey in colour. II. Oligodendrocytes plays a role in the maintenance of
IV. contains cell bodies of nerve fibres. blood brain barrier.
Which of the statement(s) mentioned above is/are III. Microglia engulf microbes and cellular debris.
correct? IV. Astrocytes, oligodendrocytes and microglia, are three
(a) Only I different types of neuroglial cells.
(b) Only II (a) I and IV are correct
(c) I, III and IV (b) II and IV are correct
(d) II, III and IV (c) All are correct
(d) All are incorrect
153 Consider the following statements regarding white
matter of the brain. 157 Which of the following statements are correct about
functions of hypothalamus?
I. White matter of the brain is usually opaque in
appearance. I. Urge for eating and drinking.
II. Thermoregulation.
II. White matter of the brain is white in colour but
sometimes it is found to be grey. III. Hormones production that regulates the secretion of
pituitary gland.
III. White matter of the brain is mostly formed of
medullated nerve fibres. IV. Creative thinking and consciousness.
(a) I and III (b) II and III
IV. White matter of the brain is formed of cell bodies of
(c) I and II (d) I, II and III
nerve fibres.
Which of the statement (s) above is/are correct? 158 Which one of the following statements is not correct?
CBSE-AIPMT 2014
(a) I and III (b) II and IV
(c) I and IV (d) II and III (a) Retinal is the light absorbing portion of visual
photopigments
154 Which of the following statement (s) is/are correct (b) In retina the rods have the photopigment rhodopsin,
about the cortex of cerebrum? Choose the correct while cones have three different photopigments
option from the codes given below. (c) Retinal is a derivative of vitamin-C
I. It consists of grey matter. (d) Rhodopsin is the purplish red protein present in rods
II. It shows prominent folds. only
III. It consists of white matter. 159 Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct for
IV. It contains motor areas, sensory areas and association rods?
areas. I. Twilight vision is the function of the rods.
(a) Only I II. The rods contain a protein called rhodopsin.
(b) I and II III. Rods are photoreceptor cells.
(c) I, II and IV (a) Only I (b) Only II
(d) I, III and IV (c) I and III (d) I, II and III
155 Which of the following statements are correct about 160 Which of the following statements is not correct?
the midbrain? NEET (Odisha) 2019
I. Located between the thalamus/hypothalamus. (a) An action potential in an axon does not move backward
II. Possesses a canal named cerebral aqueduct which because the segment behind is in a refractory phase
passes through it. (b) Depolarisation of hair cells of cochlea results in the
III. Dorsal part consists of 4 lobes. opening of the mechanically gated potassium-ion
channels
Choose the correct option.
(c) Rods are very sensitive and contribute to daylight
(a) I and II vision
(b) II and III
(d) In the knee-jerk reflex, stimulus is the stretching of
(c) I and III muscle and response is its contraction
(d) All of the above
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161 Which of the following statement is correct? 165 Arrange the following events in a correct order that
NEET 2019 lead to the formation of an auditory impulse in human
(a) Cornea consists of dense connective tissue of elastin ears from the steps given below.
and can repair itself I. Vibration is transferred from the malleus to the incus
(b) Cornea is convex, transparent layer which is highly and then to stapes.
vascularised II. Basilar membrane moves up and down.
(c) Cornea consists of dense matrix of collagen and is the III. Nerve impulse is transmitted by cochlear nerve to
most sensitive portion of the eye auditory cortex of brain for impulse analysis and
(d) Cornea is an external, transparent and protective recognition.
proteinaceous covering of the eyeball
IV. Sound waves pass through ear canal.
162 Good vision depends on adequate intake of carotene V. Stereocilia of hair cells of organ of Corti rub against
rich food. NEET 2017 tectorial membrane.
Select the best option from the following statements. VI. Sound waves causes eardrum to vibrate.
I. Vitamin-A derivatives are formed from carotene. VII. Nerve impulse is generated.
II. The photopigments are embedded in the membrane VIII. Vibrations move from fluid of vestibular canal to the
discs of the inner segment. fluid of tymapanic canal.
III. Retinal is a derivative of vitamin-A. IX. Membrane at oval window vibrates.
IV. Retinal is a light absorbing part of all the visual Codes
photopigments. (a) IV, VI, I, IX, VIII, II, V, VII, III
(a) I and II (b) I, III and IV (b) I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX
(c) I and III (d) II, III and IV (c) IX, VIII, VII, VI, V, IV, III, II, I
(d) IV, VI, I, VIII, IX, II, V, VII, III
163 Following are the steps of mechanism of vision in
random order. 166 Choose the correct statement. NEET 2016

I. Neural impulses are analysed and image formed on (a) Nociceptors respond to changes in pressure
retina is recognised by visual cortex. (b) Meissner’s corpuscles are thermoreceptors
(c) Photoreceptors in the human eye are depolarised during
II. Membrane permeability changes. darkness and become hyperpolarised in response to the
III. Ganglion cells are excited. light stimulus
IV. Bipolar cells are depolarised. (d) Receptors do not produce graded potentials
V. Action potential (impulse) is transmitted by optic
nerves to visual cortex. III. Matching Type Questions
VI. Potential differences are generated in the
photoreceptor cells. 167 Match the following columns.
VII. Light energy causes a change in shape of rhodopsin, Column I Column II
leading to the dissociation of retinal (an aldehyde of (Neuron type) (Feature)
vitamin-A) from opsin (a protein). A. Multipolar neuron 1. One axon, one dendrite
VIII. Structure of opsin is changed. B. Bipolar neuron 2. One axon, multiple dendrites
Choose the correct sequence. C. Unipolar neuron 3. One axon and cell body
(a) I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII
(b) VIII, VII, VI, V, IV, III, II, I Codes
(c) I, IV, III, II, VII, VIII, VI, V A B C A B C
(d) VII, VIII, II, VI, IV, III, V, I (a) 2 3 1 (b) 1 3 2
164 Consider the following statements. (c) 2 1 3 (d) 3 2 1
I. The hair cells on internal side of organ of Corti are in 168 Match the following columns.
close contact with afferent nerve fibres and possess Column I Column II
stereocilia.
II. Saccule and utricle are the otoliths which possess A. Synaptic vesicles 1. Resting potential
macula. B. Electrical potential difference across 2. Action potential
Select the correct option. the resting plasma membrane
(a) Both I and II are true C. Generation of a nerve impulse 3. Neurotransmitter
(b) I is true, II is false D. Granular bodies found in the cell 4. Nissl’s granules
(c) Both I and II are false body of a neuron
(d) I is false, II is true
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Codes Codes
A B C D A B C D A B C D
(a) 3 1 2 4 (b) 2 3 1 4 (a) 4 2 3 1
(c) 4 3 2 1 (d) 1 4 3 2 (b) 1 4 2 3
169 Match the following columns. (c) 3 1 4 2
(d) 2 3 1 4
Column I Column II
172 Match the following columns.
A. CNS 1. From tissue/organ to CNS
Column I Column II
B. PNS 2. From CNS to tissue/organ (Features) (Parts of eye)
C. Afferent fibres 3. Comprises of brain and spinal cord A. External layer of eyeball 1. Choroid
D. Efferent fibres 4. Comprises of nerves of body B. Inner layer of eyeball 2. Orbits

Codes C. Middle layer of eyeball 3. Sclera

A B C D A B C D D. Socket of the skull 4. Retina
(a) 2 3 4 1 (b) 1 2 3 4
(c) 3 4 1 2 (d) 1 2 4 3 Codes
170 Match the Column I (the parts of the human brain) A B C D
with Column II (the functions) and identify the (a) 1 2 4 3
correct choice from the given option. (b) 2 1 3 4
Column I Column II (c) 3 4 1 2
(Parts of brain) (Functions) (d) 4 3 2 1
A. Cerebrum 1. Controls the pituitary 173 Match the following columns.
B. Cerebellum 2. Controls vision and hearing
Column I Column II
C. Hypothalamus 3. Maintains body posture (Parts of ear) (Features)
D. Midbrain 4. Site of intelligence A. Labyrinth 1. Coiled part, possess reissner and
basilar membranes
Codes
A B C D A B C D B. Cochlea 2. Hair cell containing structure on
(a) 3 4 2 1 (b) 4 3 2 1 basilar membrane
(c) 3 4 1 2 (d) 4 3 1 2 C. Organ of Corti 3. Contain semicircular canals and
otolith
171 Match the following columns.
D. Vestibular 4. Fluid filled, consist of bony and
Column I Column II apparatus membranous parts
(Parts of brain) (Features)
A. Pons 1. Neurosecretory cells Codes
B. Cerebellum 2. Interconnect brain regions through A B C D
fibre tracts
(a) 2 3 4 1
C. Hypothalamus 3. Convoluted surface to accomodate (b) 1 4 3 2
neurons
(c) 4 1 2 3
D. Medulla 4. Connected to spinal cord
(d) 3 2 1 4
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NCERT Exemplar
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS

174 Chemicals which are released at the synaptic junction 179 An area in the brain which is associated with strong
are called emotions is
(a) hormones (a) cerebral cortex
(b) neurotransmitters (b) cerebellum
(c) cerebrospinal fluid (c) limbic system
(d) lymph (d) medulla
175 Potential difference across resting membrane is 180 Mark the vitamin present in rhodopsin.
negatively charged. This is due to differential (a) Vitamin-A (b) Vitamin-B
distribution of the following ions. (c) Vitamin-C (d) Vitamin-D
(a) Na + and K + ions 181 Human eyeball consists of three layers and it encloses
−
(b) CO2+
3 and Cl ions (a) lens, iris, optic nerve
(c) Ca 2 + and Mg 2 + ions (b) lens, aqueous humor and vitreous humor
(d) Ca 2+ and CI− ions (c) cornea, lens, iris
(d) cornea, lens, optic nerve
176 Resting membrane potential is maintained by
(a) hormones 182 Wax gland present in the ear canal is called
(b) neurotransmitters (a) sweat gland
(c) ion pumps (b) prostate gland
(d) None of the above (c) Cowper’s gland
177 The function of our visceral organs is controlled by (d) ceruminous gland
(a) sympathetic and somatic neural system 183 The part of internal ear responsible for hearing is
(b) sympathetic and parasympathetic neural system (a) cochlea
(c) central and somatic nervous system (b) semicircular canal
(d) None of the above (c) utriculus
178 Which of the following is not involved in knee-jerk (d) sacculus
reflex? 184 The organ of Corti is a structure present in
(a) Muscle spindle
(a) external ear
(b) Motor neuron
(b) middle ear
(c) Brain
(c) semicircular canal
(d) Interneurons
(d) cochlea