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Class: XII XII – MH-CET- 2017/18 Marks: 184
Sub: Biology Time: 1 hr.
Topic: Neural Control and Chemical Coordination

01) The homeostatic regulation of an animal requires three basic components …. To detect
changes, ……. To evaluate the changes and ……. To adjust the changes respectively. Fill in the
blanks with correct option.
(a) receptor, affectors, effectors (b) brain, spinal cord, effectors
(c) receptors, integrators, effectors (d) receptors, integrators, effectors

02) Integration system in the body is

(a) nervous system and respiratory system (b) endocrine system and circulatory system
(c) circulatory system and digestive system (d) nervous and endocrine system

03) A hormone is best described as

(a) an internal secretion that is transported through ducts (b) an
internal secretion with many effects
(c) a chemical secreted by a gland
(d) a chemical produced in one part of the body that is transported in the blood to
another place, where it acts in a regulatory capacity

04) Which one of the following statements is correct?

(a) Neurons regulate endocrine activity, but not vice-versa
(b) Endocrine glands regulate neural activity and nervous system regulates endocrine glands
(c) Neither hormones control neural activity nor the neurons control endocrine activity
(d) Endocrine glands regulate neural activity, but not vice-versa

05) The main functions of sympathetic nervous system are

(a) the contraction of skin blood vessels and sudden increase of blood pressure (b)
contraction of muscles, secretion of sweat glands and rapid coagulation of blood
(c) dilation of bronchi, contraction of heart and sudden decrease in the number of RBCs
in the blood
(d) All of the above

06) Node of Ranvier occurs where

(a) nerve is covered with myelin sheath (b) neurilemma is discontinuous
(c) neurilemma and myelin sheath are discontinuous (d) myelin sheath is discontinuous

07) CNS is mostly made up of

(a) motor neurons and sensory neurons (b) sensory neurons and association
(c) association neurons (d) motor neurons and association neurons

08) Which of the following is an accumulation and release centre of neurohormones?

(a) posterior pituitary lobe (b) intermediate lobe of the pituitary
(c) Hypothalamus (d) Anterior pituitary lobe

09) The nerve centres, which controls the body temperature and the urge for eating are contained
in
(a) hypothalamus (b) pons (c) cerebellum (d) thalamus
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10) Cerebro spinal fluid (CSF) is found within the
(a) epidural space, subarachnoid space and dural sinuses
(b) the subarachnoid space, dural sinuses and ventricles
(c) central canal, epidural space and subarachnoid space
(d) ventricles, central canal and subarachnoid space

11) Regarding cerebrospinal fluid, which of the following is a false statement?

(a) it has a specific gravity of 1,007
(b) It maintains a volume of 140-200 mL and a fluid pressure of 10 mm Hg
(c) It moves metabolic wastes away from the cells of nervous tissue
(d) It is produced in the choroid plexuses and get drains into the cerebral arterial circle

12) Which of the following is not a function of the ANS?

(a) Innervation of all visceral organs (b) Transmission of sensory and motor impulses
(c) Regulation and control of vital activities (d) Conscious control of motor activities

13) Which of the following are the three initial developmental regions of the brain?
(a) Telencephalon, prosencephalon, rhombencephalon
(b) Rhombencephalon, prosencephalon, mesencephalon
(c) Metencephalon, myelecephalon, prosencephalon
(d) Prosencephalon, diencephalon, mesencephalon

14) Centre for sense of smell is

(a) cerebellum (b) olfactory lobes (c) cerebrum (d) midbrain
15) Sequence of meninges from inner to outside is
(a) duramater – arachnoid – piamater (b) duramater – piamater – arachnoid
(c) arachnoid – duramater – piamatre (d) piamater – arachnoid – duramater

16) The cranial nerve which is showing the maximum branching is

(a) trigeminal (b) vagus (c) optic (d) facial

17) Vagus nerve is

(a) X (b) :X (c) VII (d) V

18) Excessive stimulation of vagus nerve may lead to

(a) hoarse voice (b) peptic ulcers
(c) efficient digestion of proteins (d) irregular contraction of diaphragm

19) 9th pair of cranial nerve in frog is

(a) Hypoglossal (b) glossopharyngeal
(c) vagus (d) trigeminal

20) Injury to vagus nerve in human is not likely to affect

(a) tongue movements (b) gastrointestinal movements
(c) pancreatic secretion (d) cardiac movements
21) Which of the following is not correct about frog?
(a) RBCs are nucleated and contain haemoglobin
(b) Twelve pairs of cranial nerves are present
(c) Sense organs like organ of touch (sensory papillae) taste (taste buds), smell (nasal epithelium),
vision (eyes) and hearing (tympanum with internal ears) are present
(d) Nervo is system is organized into central, peripheral and autonomic

22) Which pairing of nerve and organ innervations is incorrect?

(a) Pherinc nerve – Diaphragm (b) Vagus nerve – Abdominal viscera
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 (c) Glossopharynageal nerve – taste buds (d) Abducens nerve – facial muscles

23) Which one of the following is an example of negative feedback loop in humans?
(a) Constriction of skin, blood vessels and contraction of skeletal muscles, when it is too cold
(b) Secretion of tears after falling of sand particles into the eye
(c) Salivation of mouth at the sight of delicious food
(d) Secretion of sweat glands and construction of skin blood vessels, when it is too hot

24) Sympathetic nervous system increases

(a) heartbeat (b) secretion of saliva
(c) secretion of digestive juices (d) All of the above

25) One reason for the division of the ANS is that

(a) sympathetic signals are transmitted from the spinal cord to the periphery through two successive
neurons, in contrast to one neuron for parasympathetic signals
(b) Sympathetic fibres alone innervate organs in the abdominal cavity
(c) sympathetic fibres alone arise from the spinal cord
(d) the effects of the two division on the organs are usually antagonistic

26) The function of our viscera organs is controlled by

(a) sympathetic and somatic neural system
(b) sympathetic and parasympathetic neural system
(c) central and somatic nervous system
(d) None of the above

27) Resting membrane potential is maintained by

(a) homones (b) neurotransmittlers
(c) ion pumps (d) None of these

28) Potential difference across resting membrane is negatively charged. This is due to differential
distribution of the following ions.
(a) Na+ and K+ ions (b) and ions
2+ 2+ +4 -
(c) Ca and Mg ions (d) Ca and Cl ions

29) An action potential in the nerve fibre is produced when positive and negative charges on the
outside and the inside of the axon membrane are reversed because
(a) more potassium ions ether the axon as compared to sodium ions leaving it
(b) more sodium ions enter the axon as compared to potassium ions leaving it
(c) All potassium ions leave the axon
(d) all sodium ions enter the axon

30) Na+ - K+ pump is found in membranes of many cells like nerve cells. It works against electro
chemical gradient and involves an integral protein ATPase. For each molecule of ATP used.
(a) 3 ions of Na+ are pumped out and 2 ions of k+ are taken in
(b) 3 ions of Na+ Y89 are takne in and 2 ions of k+ are pumped out
(c) 2 ions of Na+ are thrown out and 3 ions of k+ are absorbed
(d) 3 ions of k+ are absorbed and 3 ions of Na+ are pumped out

31) Unidirectional transmission of a nerve impulse through nerve fibre is due to the fact that
(a) nerve fibre is insulated by a medullary
(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 ending and not by dendrites

32) Nerve impulse tranvels as

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 (a) mechanical impulse (b)chemical impulse
(c) electrical impulse (d) magnetic impulse

33) In the resting state of the neural membrane, diffusion due to concentration gradients, if
allowed, would drive
(a) K+ into the cell (b) K+ and ka+ out of the cell
(c) Na+ into the cell (d) Na+ out of the cell

34) During the transmission of nerve impulse through a nerve fibre, the potential on the ineer side of
the plasma membrane has which type of electric charge>
(a) First negative, then positive and again back to negative
(b) First positive, then negative and continue to be negative
(c) First negative, then positive and continue to be positive
(d) First positive, then negative and again back to positive

35) Parkinson’s disease (characterized by tremors and progressive rigidity of limbs) is caused by
degeneration of brain neurons that are involved in movement control and make use of
neurotransmitter
(a) acetylcholine (b) norepinephrine (c) dopamine (d) GABA

36) The part of internal ear responsible for hearing is

(a) cochlea (b) semicircular canal
(c) utriculus (d) sacculus

37) Chemicals which are released at the synaptic junction are called
(a) hormones (b) neutotransmitters (c) cerebrospinal fluid (d) lymph

38) Identify the parts labelled as A to E and choose the correct option for the given diagrammatic
representation of reflex action showing knee-jerk reflex.

(a) A – Dorsal root ganglion, B – White matter,

C – Gray matter D – Afferent patha way
E – Efferent pathway
(b) A – Dorsal root ganglion, B – White matter,
C – Gray matter D – Efferent patha way
E – Afferent pathway
(c) A – Dorsal root ganglion, B – Gray matter,
C – White matter D – Efferent patha way
E – Afferent pathway
(d) A – Ventral root ganglion B – White matter,
C – Gray matter D – Efferent patha way
E – Afferent pathway

39) Human eyeball consists of three layers and it encloses

(a) lens, iris, optic nerve (b) lens, aqueous humor and vitreous humor
(c) cornea, lens, iris (d) cornea, lens, optic nerve

40) Mark the vitamin present in rhodopsin

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 (a) vitamin - A (b) vitamin - B(c) vitamin - C (d) vitamin - D

41) In a similarity with photographic camera, retina acts as

(a) shutter (b) lens (c) diaphragm (d) film

42) Ora serrata is

(a) part of retina (b) present in utriculus of ear
(c) gland present in oral cavity of frog (d) oral cavity of protochordates

43) Which one is photosensitive in mammals?

(a) Retinol (b) Rhodopsin (c) Melanin (d) Sclerotin

44) The point in eye of mammals from which optic nerves and blood vessels leave the eye ball is
(a) yellow spot (b) blind spot (c) pars optica (d) None of the above

45) Merkel’s discs take part in perceiving the sensation of

(a) pressure (b) cold
(c) heat (d) constant touch and its localization

46) Cornea transplantation is successful as cornea is

(a) easily available (b) without blood supply
(c) easily preserved (d) easily stitched

47) In the blind spot, where the optic nerves leave the eyes
(a) rods and cones are absent (b) only cones are present
(c) only rods are present (d) special neurons are present

48) A characteristic of human cornea

(a) is absence of blood circulation
(b) is generation cataract in old age
(c) has lacrimal gland for secretion of tars
(d) is secreted by conjunctiva and glandular layer

49) Examine the diagram of the two cell types A and B given adjacent and select the correct option
(a) cell A is the rod cell found evenly all over retina
(b) cell A is the cone cell more concentrated in the fovea centralis
(c) cell B is concerned with colour vision in bright light
(d) cell A is sensitive to low light intensities

50) The defective condition of eye, in which distant objects are seen distinct but near
objects are indistinct is called
(a) myopia (b) astigmatism
(c) presbyopia (d) hypermetropia

51) In myopia or short sightedness

(a) image is formed slightly in front of retina because eye ball is longer

(b) eye ball is normal but image is formed over blind spot
(c) eye ball is normal but image is formed slightly behind the retina due to faulty lens
(d) curvature of cornea becomes irregular

52) Mark the vitamin present in rhodopsin

(a) vitamin - A (b) vitamin - B (c) vitamin - C (d) vitamin - D

53) The organ of corti is a structure present in

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 (a) external ear (b) middle ear (c) semi circular canal (d) cochlea

54) Static balance is maintained by

(a) maculae (b) cristae
(c) organ of corti (d) Reissner’s membrane

55) Dynamic balance is maintained by

(a) maculae (b) cristae
(c) organ of croti (d) Reissner’s membrane

56) Wax gland present in the ear canal is called

(a) sweat gland (b) prostate gland
(c) Cowper’s gland (d) sebaceous gland / ceruminous gland

57) Internal ear is filled with

(a) perilymph (b) endolymph (c) lymph (d) both (a) and (b)

58) Below is the diagram of the sectional view of cochlea of human ear,
identify A to E choose the correct option
(a) A – Scala media, B – Organ of corti, C – Basilliar membrane,
D – Scala tympani, E – Scala vestibuli
(b) A – Scala vestibuli, B – Organ of corti, C – Basilliar membrane,
D – Scala tympani, E – Scala media
(c) A – Scala vestibuli, B –Basilliar membrane C – Organ of corti,
D – Scala tympani, E – Scala media
(d) A – Scala vestibuli, B –Basilliar membrane C – Scala tympani,
D – Organ of corti, E – Scala media

59) Given is the diagram of ear, identify A to H

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

60) Which of the following is not involved in knee – jerk reflex?

(a) muscle spindle (b) motor neuron
(c) brain (d) inter neurons

61) Which one of the following pairs correctly matches a hormone with a disease resulting from its
deficiency?

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 (a) lu terinising hormone - failure of ovulation
(b) insulin - Diabetes insipidus
(c) Thyroxine - tetany
(d) parathyroid hormone - diabetes mellitus

62) Chemically hormones are

(a) biogenic amines (b) proteins (c) steroids (d) all of these

63) The hormone, which brings about the contraction of gall bladder is
(a) oxytocin (b) gastrin (c) cholecystokinin (d) secretin

64) Pars nervosa is a part of

(a) brain (b) spinal cord (c) pituitary gland (d) pineal gland

65) Acromegaly is caused by

(a) hypersecretion of FSH (b) hyposecretion of ACTH
(c) hypersecretion of GH (d) hyposecretion of GH/STH

66) While dwarfs and cretins are somewhat of the same height, the main difference is that
(a) dwarfs have normal intelligence, while cretins do not
(b) cretins are mentally deranged
(c) the head of cretin is especially large
(d) the dwarfs have elongated chin

67) Hormone that promotes cell division, protein synthesis and bone growth is
(a) ADH (b) ACTH (c) PTH (d) GH

68) If a person takes large amount of water, the amount of ADH in blood will
(a) increase (b) decrease
(c) first increase then decrease (d) will remain unchanged

69) Melanocyte stimulating hormone (MSH) is produced by

(a) anterior pituitary (b) posterior pituitary
(c) pars intermedia of pituitary (d) parathyroid

70) Stimulation of the mother’s nipples by a nursing baby initiates a sensory impulses, which pass
into the central nervous system and eventually reach the hypothalamus. These impulses result
in
(a) synthesis and release of prolactin from the posterior
(b) release of lactogenic hormone from the anterior pituitary
(c) release of oxytocin from the posterior pituitary
(d) release of prolactin inhibiting factor

71) Ovulation is stimulated by

(a) LH (b) FSH (c) oestrogen (d) progesterone

72) Release of milk from mother’s breast is mediated through

(a) prolactin (b) relaxin (c) oxytocin (d) progesterone

73) Pituitary gland is crushed and injected in frog. Frog will

(a) start laying eggs almost immediately (b) change colour
(c) undergo metamorphosis (d) die

74) Sertoli cells are regulated by the pituitary hormone known as

(a) FSH (b) GH (c) prolactin (d) LH
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75) Adrenocorticotropin is a hormone, which is produced from
(a) pituitary (b) adrenal (c) thyroid (d) adrenal medulla

76) Function of ACTH is to

(a) stimulate pituitary
(b) stimulate the adrenal cortex to produce hormones
(c) suppress the activity of adrenal cortex
(d) stimulate thyroid

77) The gonadotropic hormone is secreted by

(a) posterior part of thyroid (b) adrenal cortex
(c) adenohypophysis of pituitary (d) interstitial cells of testes

78) Hormone oxytocin controls

(a) growth (b) lactation
(c) child birth (d) both (b) and (c)

79) A person passes excessive urine and drinks much water but his glucose level
is normal. It is due to
(a) increased secretion of glucagon
(b) fall in glucose released in urine
(c) reduction in insulin secretion
(d) reduction in vasopressin secretion in posterior pituitary

80) Source of somatostatin is the same as that of

(a) insulin and glucagon (b) vasopressin and oxytocin
(c) thyroxin and calcitonin (d) somatotropin and prolactin

81) The portion of the pituitary gland that arises from the roof of the primitive oral cavity is the
(a) adenohypophysis (b) pars nervosa
(c) neurohypophysis (d) infundibulum

82) Somatostain is secreted by

(a) pituitary (b) thyroid (c) pineal (d) hypothalamus

83) The one used for treatment of thyroid cancer is

(a) Ra224 (b) l131 (c) U238 (d) C14

84) Damage to thymus in a child may lead to

(a) a reduction in haemoglobin content of blood (b) a reduction in stem cell production
(c) loss of antibody mediated immunity (d) loss of cell mediated immunity

85) Hormones thyroxin, adrenalin and pigment melanin are the formed from
(a) glycine (b) tryptophan (c) tyrosine (d) proline

86) Which endocrine gland stores its secretion in extracellular spaces before discharging into
blood?
(a) testes (b) pancreas (c) thyroid (d) Adrenal

87) Thyrocalcitonin
(a) elevates k+ level in blood (b) lowers Ca2+ level in blood
(c) elevates Ca2+ level in blood (d) None of the above

88) Hormone controlling metabolism is

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 (a) ACTH from pituitary (b) FSH from pituitary
(c) thyroxin from thyroid (d) adrenalin from adrenal medulla

89) Which of the following diseases is not related to thyroid gland?

(a) Myxoedema (b) Acromegaly (c) cretinism (d) Goitre
90) A person has protruding eyes, tachycardia and higher body temperature. He is suffering from
(a) cretinism (b) hyperthyroidism
(c) diabetes (d) acromegaly

91) The excessive amount of calcium is regulated by

(a) thyroxin (b) calcitonin (c) epinephrine (d) progesterone

92) A person is having problems with calcium and phosphorus metabolism in his body. Which one
of the following glnds may not be functioning properly?
(a) parathyroid (b) parotid (c) pancreas (d) Thyroid

93) Which one is correctly matched?

(a) Relaxin - Gigantism (b) Prolactin - Cretinism
(c) Parathyroid hormone Tetany (d) Insulin - Diabetes insipidus

94) Which of the following is correct about pancrease?

(a) Pancreas is mixed gland
(b) Exocrine portion of pancrease secretes an alkalin pancreatic juice containing enzymes
(c) Endocrine portion of pancrease secretes insulin and glucagon
(d) All of the above

95) Which of the following does not match?

(a) Pancreas - Glisson’s capsule (b) Antigen - Antibody
(c) Thyroid - Antibody (d) Enzyme - Substrate
2+
96) Ca level is controlled by
(a) thyroid (b) hyponthalamus
(c) Pituitary (d) thyroid and parathyroid

97) Which of the following takes part in salt balancing?

(a) Mineralocorticoid (b) Glucocorticoid
(c) Somatotropin (d) Follitropin

98) Which one of the following is an emergency gland?

(a) testes (b) Adrenal (c) Thymus (d) Pituitary

99) Which one of the following is correctly matched pair of the given secretion and its primary role
in human physiology?
(a) sebum - sexual attraction (b) Sweat - thermoregulation
(c) Saliva - Tasting food (d) tears - excretion of salts

100) Adrenaline affects directly

(a) - cells of langerhans (b) epithelial cell of stomach
(c) SA – node (d) dorsal root of spinal nerve

101) Which one of the following does not act as a neurotransmitter?

(a) Acetylcholine (b) Epinephrine
(c) Norepinephrine (d) Cortisone

102) A steroid hormone, which regulates glucose metabolism is

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 (a) cortisol (b) corticosterone
(c) 1, 1-deoxycorticosterone (d) cortisone

103) Renin is
(a) an enzyme present in the gastric juice of mammals
(b) a substance excreted through the kidney
(c) a protein produced by some cells present in the cortex of kidney
(d) None of the above

104) Epinephrine is secreted from

(a) adrenal medulla and decreases heart beat
(b) adrenal medulla and increases heart beat
(c) pancreas and increases heart beat
(d) pancreas and decreases heart beat

105) Which hormone causes dilation of blood vessels, increased oxygen consumption and
glycogenolysis?
(a) ACTH (b) insulin (c) Adrenaline (d) Glucagon

106) Which of the following is not a steroid hormone?

(a) Oestrogen (b) Cortisone (c) Adrenaline (d) Testosteron

107) The endocrine gland that is formed from two different germ layers is the
(a) ovary (b) thyroid gland
(c) pancreas (d) adrenal gland

108) The group of adrenocortical hormones concerned with electrolyte balance is the
(a) glucocorticoids (b) mineralocorticoids
(c) androgens (d) epinephrine and norepinephrine

109) Deficiency of the adrenal cortex activity leads to

(a) Cushing disease (b) Conn’s syndrome
(c) Addison’s disease (d) Simmond’s disease

110) The hormone produced in allergic reactions is

(a) glucocorticoid (b) mineralocorticoid
(c) norepinephrine (d) epinephrine

111) What is the proper sequence of adrenal cortex zones, from the outside in?
(a) zona glomerulosa, zona fasciculata, zona reticularis
(b) zona glomerulosa, zona reticularis, zona fasciculata
(c) zona reticularis, zona fasciculate, zona glomerulosa
(d) zona fasciculate, zona reticularis, zona glomerulosa

112) Which one of the following hormones is a modified amino acid?

(a) Epinephrine (b) Progesterone (c) Prostaglandin (d) Oestrogen

113) Feeling the tremors of an earthquake a scared resident of seventh floor of a multistoried
building starts climbing down the stairs rapidly. Which hormone initiated this action.
(a) thyroxin (b) Adrenaline (c) Glucagone (d) pineal

114) Hormone melatonin is secreted by

(a) adrenal (b) thymus (c) pituitary (d) pineal

115) Which one of the following glands is correctly matched with the accompanying description?
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 (a) Thyroid - Hyperactivity in young children causes cretinism
(b) Thymus - Starts undergoing atrophy after puberty
(c) Parathyroid - Secretes parathormone, which promotes movement of calcium ions
from blood into bones during calcification
(d) Pancreas - Delta cells of the islets of langerhans secrete a hormone, which
stimulates glycolysis in liver

116) The hormone that controls the level of calcium and phosphorus in the blood is secreted from
(a) thyroid (b) parathyroid (c) pituitary (d) thymus

117) Both the ovaries are removed from a female rat. The hormone titre decreases in case of
(a) oxytocin (b) prolactin
(c) oestrogen (d) gonadotropin releasing factor

118) Compared to a bull a bullock is docile because of

(a) higher levels of thyroxin
(b) higher levels of cortisone
(c) lower levels of blood testosterone
(d) lower levels of adrenalin/ nor adrenalin in its blood

119) Luteinising Hormone (LH) in female

(a) helps in the appearance of secondary sexual characters
(b) stimulates ovary secretes oestradiol
(c) helps in release of the ovum from the ovary
(d) control the blood pressure

120) Relaxin is secreted by

(a) corpus luteum (b) pituitary (c) pineal (d) ovary

121) Testosterone is secreted by

(a) leydig’s cells (b) Sertoli cells
(c) spermatogonia (d) Both (a) and (b)

122) Withdrawal of which of the following hormones is the immediate cuase of menstruation
(a) Oestrogens (b) FSH (c) FSH - RH (d) Progesterone

123) Corpus luteum produces

(a) progesterone (b) cortisol (c) oestradiol (d) testosterone

124) Through negative feedback, a hormone may shut of the secretion of an anterior pituitary
hormone by
(a) stimulating the release of a ( hypothalamic) releasing hormone
(b) inhibiting the release of a (hypothalamic) inhibiting
(c) inhibiting the release of a (hypothalamic) releasing hormone
(d) All of the preceding

125) Which one of the following is not a second messenger in hormone action?
(a) c-GMP (b) Calcium (c) sodium (d) c-AMP

126) In hormone action, if receptor molecules are removed from target organ the target organ will
(a) continue to respond to hormone
(b) not respond to hormone
(c) continue to respond but requires higher concentration
(d) continue to respond but in the opposite any

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127) Sympathetic nerves in mammals develops from
(a) sacral region (b) cervical region
(c) thoracic – lumbar region (d) 3rd, 7th, 9th and 10th cranial nerves

128) In a man, abducens nerve is injured. Which one of the following functions will be affected?
(a) movement of the eye ball (b) swallowing
(c) movement of the tongue (d) movement of the neck

129) Which of the following hormones is not a secretion product of human placenta?
(a) Human chorionic gonadotropin (b) Prolactin
(c) Oestrogen (d) Progesterone

130) Organ of corti is the sensing structure formed at the junction of

(a) two nerves (b) two bones
(c) nerve and muscle (d) muscle and tendon

131) Venom of cobra affects

(a) respiratory system (b) nervous system
(c) circulatory system (d) digestive system

132) A common scent producing gland among mammals is

(a) anal gland (b) prostate gland
(c) adrenal gland (d) Bartholin’s gland (b)

133) Glucagon produced by -cells of islets of langerhans

(a) converts glucose to glycogen
(b) converts glycogen to glucose
(c) decreases concentration of glucose in blood
(d) None of the above

134) In fishes, the lateral line receptors are neuromast organs. These are
(a) olfactoreceptor (b) gustatoreceptors
(c) rheoreceptors (d) chemoreceptors

135) End bulbs of Krause, perceivethe sensation of

(a) touch (b) heat (c) cold (d) pressure

136) Sense of smell is perceived by

(a) Pituitary (b) hypothalamus (c) olfactory lobe (d) cerebrum
137) Given below is a table comparing the effects of sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system for four features (a-d). which one feature is correctly described?

Feature Sympathetic Nervous Parasympathetic

system Nervous system
(a) Salivary gland Stimulates secretion Inhibits secretion
(b) Pupil of the eye Dilates Constricts
(c) Heart rate Decreases Increases
(d) Intestinal peristalsis Stimulates Inhibits

138) Which portion of the cochlea responds to low-frequency sound waves?

(a) The portion closest to the vestibular window (b) The middle portion
(c) The portion closest to the cochlear nerve (d) The end portion

139) Arbor vitae is composed of

(a) grey matter (b) white matter (c) neuroglia cells (d) All of these

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140) Which of the following is not a hereditary disease?
(a) Cretinism (b) Cyctic fibrosis (c) Thalassaemia (d) Haemophilia

Direction: (Q. Nos. 141 - 146) In each of the following questions a statement of Assertion is given
followed by a corresponding statement of Reason just below it. Of the statements, mark the
correct answer as
(a) If both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion
(b) If both Assertin and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion
(c) If Assertion is true, but Reason is false
(d) If both Assertion and reason are false

141) Assertion: The name master endocrine gland of body is given to the pituitary gland.
Reason: Hypothalamus controls over the master gland.

142) Assertion: The imbalance in concentration of Na+, k+ and proteins generates resting potential
Reason: To maintain the unequal distribution of Na+ and k+, the neurons use electrical energy

143) Assertion: Hypoglycemia disorder is due to imbalance of glucagon and insulin hormone.
Reason: In hypoglycemia, the level of insulin is decreased and glucagon is increased

144) Assertion: Our body secretes adrenaline in intense cold

Reason: Adrenaline raises metabolic rate

145) Assertion: Diabetes insipidus is marked by excessive urination and too much thirst of water
Reason: Anti-Diuretic Hormone (ADH) is secreted by the posterior lobe of pituitary gland.

146) Assertion: In hyperglycemia, the blood glucose level increases

Reason: Insulin secretion is elevated above the normal range

147) Match the following columns.

Column I Column II
A Piammater 1. Outer meninges
B Duramater 2. Maintains posture and muscle tone
C Cerebellum 3. Reflex action
D Medulla oblongata 4. Inner meninges
5. White matter
Code:
A B C D
(a) 1 2 3 4
(b) 5 2 3 1
(c) 4 1 2 3
(d) 1 5 2 3

148) Match the following columns.

Column I Column II
A Somatotrophin 1. Antidiuretic hormone
B Vasopressin 2. Over secretion of thyroid homones
C Grave’s disease 3. Excess growth hormone
D Gigantism 4. Prolactin
5. Growth hormone
Code:

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 A B C D
(a) 5 1 2 3
(b) 1 2 3 4
(c) 4 5 2 1
(d) 2 3 4 5

149) Column I lists some disorders associated with brain and column II lists the causes for these
disorders. Match these two columns and identify the correct option from those given
Column I Column II
A Epilepsy 1. Degeneration of neurons on the cerebral cortex
B Alzheimer’s disease 2. Irregular electrical discharge in the neurons
C Parkinson’s disease 3. Decreased production of acetylcholine
D Huntington’s chorea 4. Degeneration of dopaminegric neurons
5. Formation of blood clots in the brain
Code:
A B C D
(a) 5 4 3 1
(b) 2 3 1 4
(c) 2 3 4 1
(d) 2 3 3 1

150) Match the following columns.

Column I Column II
A Beta cells 1. Lysozyme
B Mast cells 2. Mucus
C Paneth cells 3. Histamine
D Acinar cells 4. Insulin
5. Pancreatic enzymes
Code:
A B C D
(a) 4 2 1 5
(b) 5 2 3 4
(c) 4 3 1 5
(d) 2 3 1 5

151) Match the following columns.

Column I Column II
A Cerebrum 1. Controls the pituitary
B Cerebellum 2. Controls vision and hearing
C Hypothalamus 3. Controls the rate of heartbeat
D Midbrain 4. Seat of intelligence
5. Maintains body posture
Code:
A B C D
(a) 5 4 2 1
(b) 5 4 1 2
(c) 4 5 2 1
(d) 4 5 1 2

152) Match the following columns.

Column I Column II
A Hypothalamus 1. Relaxin
B Anterior pituitary 2. Oestrogen
C Testis 3. FSH and LH
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 D Ovary 4. Androgens
5. Gonadotropin releasing hormone
Code:
A B C D
(a) 5 3 4 2
(b) 1 2 4 3
(c) 5 3 1 4
(d) 3 5 4 2
153) From the statements given below choose the correct ones
regarding mode of action of water soluble hormones.
I. Require extracelluar receptors
II. Hormones bind to membrane receptors
III. Generation of secondary messenger
IV. Enter the cell and nuclei
V. Synthesis new enzymes
(a) I and II (b) I, II and III (c) III, IV and I (d) IV, V and III

154) Which one of the following hormones through synthesized elsewhere, is stored and released by
the master gland?
(a) Antidiuretic hormone (b) Luteinizing hormone
(c) prolactin (d) Melanocyte stimulating hormone

155) Which one of the following hormones is not involved in sugar metabolism?
(a) Cortisone (b) Aldosterone (c) insulin (d) Glucagon

156) Destructin of the anterior horn cells of the spinal cord would result in loss of
(a) sensory impulses (b) voluntary motor impulses
(c) commissural impulses (d) integrating impulses

157) A chemical signal that has both endocrine and neural roles is
(a) melatonin (b) calcitonin (c) epinephrine (d) cortisol

158) Which of the following regions of the brain is incorrectly paired with its function
(a) Medulla oblongata – Homeostatic control
(b) Cerebellum – Language comprehension
(c) Corpus callosum – Communication between the left and right cerebral cortices
(d) Cerebrum – calculation and contemplation

159) Stimulation of a muscle fibre by a motor neuron occurs at

(a) the neuromuscular junction (b) the transverse tubules
(c) the myofibril (d) the sarcoplasmic reticulum

160) Which one of the following statement is not correct?

(a) retinol is the light absorbing portion of visual photopigments
(b) in retina the rods havethe photopigment rhodopsin
(c) Retinol is a derivative of vitamin - C
(d) Rhodopsin is the purplish – red protein present in rods only

161) Injury localized to the hypothalamus would most likely disrupt.

(a) short term ‘Memory’ (b) Coordination during locomotion
(c) executive function, such as decision making (d) Regulation of body temperature

162) Identify the hormone with its correct matching of source and function.
(a) Oxytocin - posterior pituitary growth and maintenance of mammary glands
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 (b) Melatonin - Pineal gland, regulates the normal rhythm of sleep-wake cycle
(c) Progesterone - Corpus luterm, stimulation of growth and activities of female
secondary sex organs
(d) Atrial natriuretic - ventricular wall increases blood pressure.
factor

163) Fight or flight reactions cause activation of

(a) the parathyroid glands, leading to increased metabolic rate
(b) the kidney, leading to suppression of rennin angiotensin aldosterone pathway
(c) the adrenal medulla, leasing to increased secretion of epinephrine and nor-epinephrine
(d) the pancrease leading to a reduction in the blood sugar levels.

164) A diagram showing axon terminal and synapse is given identify correctly at least two of A-D

(a) B – synaptic connectin, D – K+ (b) A-Neurotransmitter, B – Synaptic cleft

(c) C – Neurotransmitter, D – Ca2+ (d) A – Receptor, C – synaptic vesicles

165) Which of the following statements is correct in relation to the endocrine system?
(a) Organs in the body like gastrointestinal tract, heart, kidney and liver do not produce any hormones
(b) Non – Nutrient chemicals produced by the body in trace amount that act as intercellular
messenger are known as hormones.
(c) Releasing and inhibitory homones are produced by the pituitary gland
(d) Adenophyphysis is under direct neural regulation of the hypothalamus

166) A pregnant female delivers a baby who suffers from stunted growth, mental retardation low
intelligence quotient and abnormal skin. This is the result of
(a) low secretion of growth hormone (b) cancer of the thyroid gland
(c) over secretion of pars distalis (d) deficiency of iodine in diet

167) Which one of the following is not the function of placenta?

(a) secretes oestrogen
(b) Facilitates removal of carbon dioxide and waste material from embroyo
(c) secretes oxytocin during parturition
(d) Facilitates supply of oxygen and nutrients to embryo
168) Select the answer which correctly matches the endocrine gland with the hormone it secretes and its function / deficiency symptom.

Endocrine Hormone Function/ Deficiency symptom

Gland
Stimulates uterus contraction
(a) Anterior pituitary Oxytocin
during child birth
Growth Hormone Over secretion stimulates abnormal
(b) Posterior
(GH) growth
Lack of iodine in diet results in
(c) Thyroid gland Thyroxine
goiter
(d) Corpus luteum Testosterone Stimulates spermatogenesis

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169) Parts A,B,C and D of the human eyes are shown in the diagram. Select the option, which gives
correct identification along with its functions / characteristic.
(a) A – retina, contains photoreceptors and cones
(b) B – blind spot, has only a few rods and cones.
(c) C-aqueous chamber; reflects the light which does not pass through the lens
(d) D – choroid is anterior part forms ciliary body

170) The human hindbrain comprises three part of which is

(a) spinal cord (b) corpus callosum (c) cerebellum (d) hypothalamus

171) A person entering an empty room suddenly finds a snake right in front, on opening the door.
Which one of the following is likely to happen in his neurohormonal control system?
(a) Sympathetic nervous system is activated releasing epinephrine and norepinephrine from adrenal medulla
(b) Neurotransmitters diffuse rapidly across the cleft and transmit a nerve impulse
(c) Hypothalamus activates the parasympathetic division of brain
(d) Sympathetic nervous system is activated the parasympathetic division of brain

172) The Leyding cells as found in the human body are the secretory source of
(a) progesterone (b) intestinal mucus (c) glucagon (d) androgens

173) Which one of the following pairs of hormones are the examples of those that can easily pass
through the cell membrane of the target cell and bind to a receptor inside it (mostly in the
nucleus)?
(a) Insulin and glucagon (b) Thyroxine and insulin
(c) Somatostain and oxytocin (d) cortisol and testosterone

174) What is correct to say about the hormone action in humans?

(a) Glucagon in secreted by -cells of islets of langerhans and stimulates glycogenolysis
(b) Secretion of thymosin is stimulated with ageing
(c) In females, FSH first binds with specific receptors on ovarian cell membrane
(d) FSH stimulates the secretion of oestrogen and progesterone

175) In human adult females, oxytocin

(a) is secreted by anterior pituitary
(b) stimulates growth of mammay glands
(c) stimulates pituitary to secrete vasopressin
(d) causes strong uterine contraction during parturition

176) Which part of the human ear plays no role in hearing as such, but is otherwise very much
required?
(a) Eustachian tube (b) Organ of corti (c) vestibular apparatus (d) Ear ossicles

177) The purplish – red pigment rhodopsin contained in the rods type of photoreceptor cells of the
human eyes is a derivative of
(a) vitamin - C (b) vitamin - D (c) vitamin – A (d) vitamin – B

178) When a neuron is in resting state, i.e not conducting any impulse, the axonal membrane is
(a) equally permeable to both Na+ and k+ ions (b) impermeable to both Na+ and K+ ion
(c) comparatively more permeable to K ions and nearly impermeable to Na+ ions
+

(d) comparatively more permeable to Na+ ions and nearly impermeable to k+ ions
179) Match the source gland with its respective hormone as well as the function.

Source Gland Hormone Function

(a) Posterior pituitary Vasopression Stimulates resorption of water in the distal tubules
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 (b) Corpus luteum Oestrogen Supports pregnancy
(c) Thyroid Thyroxine Regulates blood calcium – level
(d) Anterior pituitary Oxytocin Contraction of uterus muscles during child birth
180) Given ahead is an incomplete table about certain hormones, their source glands and one major effect of each on the body in humans. Identify the correct option for
the three blanks A, B and C.

Gland Secretion Effect on body

Maintenance of secondary
A Oestrogen
sexual characters
Alpha cells of islets of
B Raises blood sugar level
langerhans
Over secretion leads to
Anterior pituitary C
gigantism
Codes:
A B C
(a) Placenta Insulin Vasopression
(b) Ovary Insulin Calcitonin
(c) Placenta Glucagon Calcitonin
(d) Ovary Glucagon Growth
hormone

181) Injury to adrenal cortex is not likely to affect the secretion of which one of the following?
(a) Aldosterone
(b) Both androstenedione and dehydropiandrosterone
(c) Adrenaline (d) Cortisol

182) Which one of the following pair is incorrectly matched?

(a) glucagon – beta cells (source) (b) somatostati – Detta cells (Source)
(c) corpus luteum – Relaxin (secretion) (d) Insulin - diabetes mellitus (disease)

183) Toxic agents, present in food which interfere with thyroxine synthesis, lead to the development
of
(a) toxic goiter (b) cretinism (c) simple goitre (d) thyrotoxicosis

184) Low Ca2+ in the body fluid may be the cause of

(a) tetany (b) anaemia (c) angina pectoris (d) gout

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 ANSWERS KEY
(Neural control and chemical coordination)
1 (c) 2 (d) 3 (d) 4 (a) 5 (d) 6 (d) 7 (c) 8 (c) 9 (a) 10 (d)

11 (d) 12 (d) 13 (a) 14 (c) 15 (d) 16 (b) 17 (a) 18 (b) 19 (b) 20 (a)
21 (b) 22 (d) 23 (a) 24 (a) 25 (d) 26 (b) 27 (c) 28 (a) 29 (c) 30 (a)
31 (d) 32 (c) 33 (c) 34 (a) 35 (c) 36 (a) 37 (b) 38 (b) 39 (b) 40 (a)
41 (d) 42 (a) 43 (b) 44 (b) 45 (d) 46 (b) 47 (a) 48 (b) 49 (b) 50 (d)
51 (a) 52 (a) 53 (d) 54 (a) 55 (b) 56 (d) 57 (d) 58 (a) 59 (b) 60 (c)
61 (a) 62 (d) 63 (c) 64 (c) 65 (c) 66 (b) 67 (d) 68 (b) 69 (c) 70 (c)
71 (a) 72 (c) 73 (b) 74 (a) 75 (a) 76 (b) 77 (c) 78 (d) 79 (d) 80 (a)
81 (a) 82 (a) 83 (b) 84 (d) 85 (c) 86 (c) 87 (b) 88 (c) 89 (b) 90 (b)
91 (b) 92 (a) 93 (c) 94 (d) 95 (a) 96 (d) 97 (a) 98 (b) 99 (b) 10 (c)
0
101 (d) 10 (b) 10 (c) 10 (b) 10 (c) 10 (c) 10 (d) 10 (d) 10 (c) 11 (a)
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
111 (a) 11 (a) 11 (b) 11 (d) 11 (b) 11 (d) 11 (c) 11 (c) 11 (c) 12 (a)
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
121 (a) 12 (d) 12 (a) 12 (c) 12 (c) 12 (b) 12 (c) 12 (a) 12 (b) 13 (d)
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
131 (b) 13 (a) 13 (b) 13 (a) 13 (c) 13 (c) 13 (b) 13 (d) 13 (d) 14 (a)
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
141 (b) 14 (c) 14 (c) 14 (a) 14 (b) 14 (c) 14 (c) 14 (a) 14 (c) 15 (c)
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
151 (d) 15 (a) 15 (b) 15 (a) 15 (b) 15 (b) 15 (c) 15 (b) 15 (a) 16 (c)
2 3 3 5 6 7 8 9 0
161 (d) 16 (b) 16 (c) 16 (d) 16 (b) 16 (d) 16 (c) 16 (c) 16 (a) 17 (c)
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
171 (a) 17 (d) 17 (d) 17 (c) 17 (d) 17 (c) 17 (c) 17 (c) 17 (a) 18 (d)
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
181 (c) 18 (a) 18 (c) 18 (a)
2 3 4

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