Biology

Nervous System Physiology

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Enhance your knowledge of human neurobiology through questions on nervous system physiology. The topics cover brain anatomy, sensory modalities, and the neural mechanisms controlling speech and language. This resource is ideal for students preparing for medical and general science exams.

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Nervous System Physiology Questions

Multiple choice zoology nervous system of man parts of the brain brain and its parts brain

Arbor vitae is

  1. Grooves and sulci of cerebral hemispheres

  2. Rounded elevation behind in- fundibulum

  3. Thick nerve tracts linking cerebrum with medulla oblongata

  4. Branched white matter inside cerebellum
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Arbor vitae is the specific term for the white matter tracts within the cerebellum that branch out like a tree. It is distinct from the gray matter of the cerebral cortex.

Multiple choice zoology nervous system of man parts of the brain brain and its parts brain

Pons, cerebellum and medulla constitute

  1. Fore brain

  2. Mid brain

  3. Hind brain

  4. Cerebral hemispheres

  5. Telencephalon
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The hindbrain (rhombencephalon) consists of the cerebellum, pons, and medulla oblongata. These structures are located at the base of the brain and control basic life functions.

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The cerebellum is concerned with

  1. Memory

  2. Vision

  3. Perception

  4. Coordination of muscular movements
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The cerebellum controls the timing and pattern of the muscle activation during movement. The main function of the cerebellum receives information from the sensory system, the spinal cord, and other parts of the brain and then regulates motor movements. The cerebellum coordinates voluntary movements such as posture, balance, coordination, and speech, resulting in smooth and balanced muscular activity.

So, the correct option is 'coordination of muscular movement'.

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Which of the following part of the brain controls the posture and balance of the body?

  1. Cerebrum

  2. Cerebellum

  3. Medulla oblongata

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The cerebellum controls the posture and balance in the body because it receives the information from the inner ear, eyes, muscles etc which estimates the axis of the body and send signals to corresponding muscles for postural correction.

So, the correct option is 'Cerebellum'.

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The part of human brain that is responsible for hand-eye coordination is

  1. cerebellum

  2. pons varolii

  3. medulla oblongata

  4. thalamus.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The cerebellum is the part of the brain responsible for coordinating voluntary movements, including hand-eye coordination. It receives input from sensory systems and adjusts motor output accordingly.

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Which of the following statements is correct regarding cerebellum?

  1. It is a part of hindbrain

  2. It consists of two cerebellar hemisphere and a vermis

  3. Arbor vitae is present in cerebellum

  4. All of these
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Cerebellar hemispheres are the largest regions of the cerebellum. The cerebellar hemispheres are two divisions of the cerebellum on either side of the vermis. They are functionally subdivided into lateral and medial portions. It is a part of the hindbrain. The arbor vitae is the cerebellar white matter, so called for its branched, tree-like appearance. In resembles like a fern and is present in both cerebellar hemispheres. It brings sensory and motor information to and from the cerebellum.

Thus, the correct option is 'All of these.'

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........................... coordinates the activity of picking up pencil for writing.

  1. Cerebellum

  2. Cerebrum

  3. Medulla oblongata

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Coordination between various muscles needed for picking up the pencil, orienting it correctly etc are controlled by the cerebellum of the brain, a part of the hind brain.

Multiple choice zoology nervous system of man parts of the brain brain and its parts brain

Cerebellum of brain is concerned with

  1. controlling rapid muscular activities

  2. learning in early stages

  3. maintaining posture, orientation and equilibrium of body

  4. all of these.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation
The cerebellum is a vital part of the brain and is primarily responsible for motor control. This includes muscle tone, equilibrium, and balance as it relates to movement. Additionally, it seems the cerebellum may actually have additional functions, including some cognitive and emotional functionals. 
So, the correct answers are 'All of these'.
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If a person cannot walk in a straight line or cannot balance a ride on bicycle, probably which part of his brain is not working

  1. Cerebrum

  2. Cranium

  3. Cerebellum

  4. Hypothalamus
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The cerebellum is located down to the occipital lobe of the cerebrum. The cerebellum is the vital part of the brain that controls the motor movements of the body. Its functions include coordinated movement, balance, posture, speech, etc. Thus in this case of imbalance in riding a bicycle, or not walking is straight line can be caused by dizziness and improper functioning of the cerebellum. So, the correct answer is option C.

Multiple choice zoology nervous system of man parts of the brain brain and its parts brain

If a person cannot walk in a straight line or cannot balance a ride on bicycle, probably which part of his brain is not working properly? 

  1. Cerebrum

  2. Cranium

  3. Cerebellum

  4. Hypothalamus
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The cerebellum is a part of the brain. It controls the motor control. It receives information from the sensory systems, spinal cord and other parts of the brain and regulates the motor movements. It coordinates voluntary movements such as posture, balance, coordination and speech. So. if a person cannot walk in a straight line or cannot balance a ride on a bicycle, it means cerebellum is not working properly.

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The part of brain without its ventricle is

  1. Cerebrum

  2. Cerebellum

  3. Medulla

  4. Diencephalon
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The ventricles are the hollow spaces in the brain that are lined with the choroid plexus and is filled with the cerebrospinal fluid. The lateral ventricles are located in the hemispheres of the telencephalon (cerebrum). The 3rd ventricle is located in the centre of the diencephalon. The 4th ventricle is located in the centre of the metencephalon (between pons and cerebellum). The cerebral aqueduct connects the 3rd and 4th ventricle and it is located in the centre of the mesencephalon (midbrain). The cerebellum does not have any ventricle.

Hence, the correct answer is 'Cerebellum'

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Which of the following connects the cerebrum of brain and brain stem?

  1. Cerebral peduncles

  2. Corpora bigemina

  3. Corpora quadrigemina

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation
  • The cerebral peduncles (also known as the cerebral crus) are the part of the midbrain that links the brainstem and the cerebrum of the brain. 
  • They are the most anterior structure in the midbrain and contain the large ascending and descending tracts that run to and from the cerebrum. Hence, Cerebral peduncles connect the cerebrum of brain and brain stem.
    • So, the correct answer is 'Cerebral peduncles'.

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Brain and spinal cord are the parts of central nervous system.

  1. True

  2. False
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The central nervous system (CNS) controls most functions of the body and mind. It consists of two parts: 

the brain and the spinal cord
The brain is the center of our thoughts the interpreter of our external environment, and the origin of control over body movement.

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The innermost layer of meninges is

  1. Duramater

  2. Piamater

  3. Arachnoidmater

  4. Cortex
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

  • The meninges are three layers of protective tissue called the dura mater, arachnoid mater, and pia mater that surround the neuraxis. 
  • The meninges of the brain and spinal cord are continuous, being linked through the magnum foramen. 
  • In order from the outermost to innermost layer, the meninges are dura mater, arachnoid mater, subarachnoid space, and pia mater. Hence, The innermost layer of meninges is Pia mater.
So, the correct answer is 'Piamater'.

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Which of the following is the component of central nervous system?

  1. Rhombencephalon

  2. Mesencephalon

  3. Telencephalon

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

  •  The central nervous system CNS is responsible for integrating sensory information and responding accordingly. 
  • The major divisions of the brain are the forebrain (telencephalon), midbrain (mesencephalon), and hindbrain (rhombencephalon).
  •  It consists of two main components: The spinal cord serves as a conduit for signals between the brain and the rest of the body. It also controls simple musculoskeletal reflexes without input from the brain. Hence, Rhombencephalon, Mesencephalon and Telencephalon are the components of central nervous system. 
So, the correct answer is 'All of the above'.