Consider the given two statements:
Statement I: The central nervous system consists of the brain and spinal cord.
Statement II: The peripheral nervous system consists of cranial nerves and spinal nerves.
1. Statement I is correct; Statement II is correct
2. Statement I is correct; Statement II is incorrect
3. Statement I is incorrect; Statement II is correct
4. Statement I is incorrect; Statement II is incorrect

Subtopic:  Nervous System |
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Consider the given two statements:
Assertion (A): The myelin sheath increases the speed of nerve impulse conduction.
Reason (R): The myelin sheath acts as an insulator and allows saltatory conduction of nerve impulses.
 
1. Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) correctly explains (A)
2. Both (A) and (R) are True but (R) does not correctly explain (A)
3. (A) is True but (R) is False
4. Both (A) and (R) are False
Subtopic:  Neuroanatomy |
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Consider the given two statements:
Assertion (A): During the depolarization phase of a nerve impulse, the inside of the neuron becomes positive compared to the outside.
Reason (R): Depolarization occurs due to the influx of sodium ions (Na+) into the neuron through sodium channels.
 
1. Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) correctly explains (A)
2. Both (A) and (R) are True but (R) does not correctly explain (A)
3. (A) is True but (R) is False
4. Both (A) and (R) are False
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Match each item in Column-I with one item in Column-II and select the best match from the codes given:
Column-I Column-II
A. Cerebellum P. Respiration
B. Medulla Q. Homeostasis
C. Hypothalamus R. Balance
D. Thalamus S. Relay center
Codes:
A B C D
1. R S Q P
2. P R Q S
3. R P Q S
4. P Q S R
Subtopic:  Fore Brain |
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The hypothalamus is involved in the regulation of various functions. Which of the following is not controlled by the hypothalamus?
1. Body temperature
2. Urge for eating and drinking
3. Coordination of voluntary movements
4. Secretion of hypothalamic hormones
Subtopic:  Fore Brain |
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The autonomic nervous system, which regulates involuntary physiological functions, is divided into two main branches called the:
1. Central and peripheral nervous systems
2. Somatic and autonomic nervous systems
3. Sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems
4. Enteric and central nervous systems
Subtopic:  Fore Brain |
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The small but critical region of the brain that controls various functions, including temperature regulation, thirst, hunger, and is involved in regulation of endocrine functions, is:
1. Medulla oblongata
2. Pons
3. Midbrain
4. Hypothalamus
Subtopic:  Fore Brain |
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Most of the neuron cytoplasm is located in the
1.  cell body
2.  axon
3. dendrites
4. synaptic terminals
 
Subtopic:  Neuroanatomy |
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Which part of the brain controls autonomic functions and regulates body temperature?
1. cerebrum
2. hypothalamus
3. pons
4. thalamus
Subtopic:  Fore Brain |
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The human brain is protected by
 
1. meninges, cerebrospinal fluid, and skull bones
2. meninges and skull bones only
3. dura mater and fourth ventricle
4. pia mater and skull bones
Subtopic:  Neuroanatomy |
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