Nissl bodies are mainly composed of:
| 1. | Proteins and lipids | 2. | DNA and RNA |
| 3. | Nucleic acids and SER | 4. | Free ribosomes and RER |
Myelin sheath is produced by:
| 1. | Astrocytes and Schwann cells |
| 2. | Oligodendrocytes and Osteoclasts |
| 3. | Osteoclasts and Astrocytes |
| 4. | Schwann cells and Oligodendrocytes |
Receptor sites for neurotransmitters are present on:
| 1. | Pre-synaptic membrane | 2. | Tips of axons |
| 3. | Post-synaptic membrane | 4. | Membrane of synaptic vesicles |
A diagram showing the axon terminal and synapse is given. Identify correctly at least two of A-D:
1. B- Synaptic connection; D- K+
2. A- Neurotransmitter; B- Synaptic cleft
3. C- Neurotransmitter; D- Ca++
4. A- Receptor; C- Synaptic vesicles
| List-I | List-II | ||
| A. | Pons | I. | Provides additional space for Neurons, regulates posture and balance |
| B. | Hypothalamus | II. | Controls respiration and gastric secretions |
| C. | Medulla | III. | Connects different regions of the brain |
| D. | Cerebellum | IV. | Neuro secretory cells |
| 1. | A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I | 2. | A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV |
| 3. | A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV | 4. | A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV |
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 |
Injury localized to the hypothalamus would most likely disrupt:
1. short-term memory
2. co-ordination during locomotion
3. executive functions, such as decision making
4. regulation of body temperature
The human hindbrain comprises three parts, one of which is:
| 1. | Cerebellum | 2. | Hypothalamus |
| 3. | Spinal | 4. | Corpus callosum |
Destruction of the anterior horn cells of the spinal cord would result in loss of?
1. Sensory impulses
2. Voluntary motor impulses
3. Commissural impulses
4. Integrating impulses