Which of the following minerals reduces the excitability of nerves and muscles?
1. Potassium
2. Sodium
3. Magnesium
4. Manganese
Consider the following statements:
I: | The resting axonal membrane is nearly impermeable to sodium ions. |
II: | Depolarization of the axonal membrane is due to the influx of sodium ions. |
III: | The size of the action potential, if produced, does not depend on the strength of the stimulus. |
Which of the above statements are true?
1. I and II only
2. I and III only
3. II and III only
4. I, II and III
A major coordinating center for sensory and motor signaling in the human brain is shown in the given sagittal section by the letter:
1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D
When neuron is resting, which of the following is false with respect to that
1. | It is not conducting any impulse |
2. | Axonal membrane is more permeable to potassium ions |
3. | Axonal membrane won't allow any flow of sodium ions across it |
4. | Membrane is impermeable to negatively charged proteins |
Which of the following regions of the brain is incorrectly paired with its function?
1. | Medulla oblongata-Homeostatic control |
2. | Cerebellum-Language comprehension |
3. | Corpus callosum-Communication between the left and right cerebral cortices |
4. | Cerebrum-Calculation and contemplation |
Identify the correct statement regarding the sections of the spinal cord shown in the given diagram:
I: | A and D are part of the grey mater |
II: | B is motor and C is sensory |
1. | Only I | 2. | Only II |
3. | Both I and II | 4. | Neither I nor II |
I: | In a neuron, Nissl’s granules are present in dendrites as well as cell body |
II: | Unmyelinated neurons in peripheral neural system are not enclosed by a Schwann cell |