Nissl bodies are mainly composed of:

1. Proteins and lipids 2. DNA and RNA
3. Nucleic acids and SER 4. Free ribosomes and RER
Subtopic:  Nervous System |
 73%
Level 2: 60%+
NEET - 2018
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Myelin sheath is produced by:

1. Astrocytes and Schwann cells
2. Oligodendrocytes and Osteoclasts
3. Osteoclasts and Astrocytes
4. Schwann cells and Oligodendrocytes
Subtopic:  Nervous System |
 86%
Level 1: 80%+
NEET - 2017
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Receptor sites for neurotransmitters are present on:

1. Pre-synaptic membrane 2. Tips of axons
3. Post-synaptic membrane 4. Membrane of synaptic vesicles
Subtopic:  Nervous System | Synapse |
 81%
Level 1: 80%+
NEET - 2017
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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

Subtopic:  Synapse |
 78%
Level 2: 60%+
AIPMT - 2013
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Match List-I with List-II:
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 
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
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
Subtopic:  Nervous System | Hind & Mid Brain | Fore Brain |
 81%
Level 1: 80%+
NEET - 2024
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Brain stem of the human brain consists of:
1. Mid-brain, Pons and Medulla Oblongata
2. Forebrain, Cerebellum and Pons
3. Thalamus, Hypothalamus and Corpora quadrigemina
4. Amygdala, Hippocampus and Corpus Callosum
Subtopic:  Hind & Mid Brain |
 92%
Level 1: 80%+
NEET - 2023
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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
Subtopic:  Hind & Mid Brain |
 51%
Level 3: 35%-60%
NEET - 2015
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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

Subtopic:  Diencephalon |
 87%
Level 1: 80%+
NEET - 2014
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The human hindbrain comprises three parts, one of which is:

1. Cerebellum 2. Hypothalamus
3. Spinal 4. Corpus callosum

Subtopic:  Hind & Mid Brain |
 87%
Level 1: 80%+
AIPMT - 2012
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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

Subtopic:  Motor Functions of Spinal Cord |
 56%
Level 3: 35%-60%
NEET - 2015
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