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Select the correct arrangement of neural organization, according to the increasing degree of complexity
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Correct option: B
Lower invertebrates → Insects → Vertebrates
Option B (Lower invertebrates → Insects → Vertebrates) is correct because this sequence represents the increasing complexity of neural organization from simple nerve nets to more complex ganglia and brains.
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In our body which systems are involved in synchronized fashion to control the activities
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Correct option: B
Nervous-endocrine system
Option B (Nervous-endocrine system) is correct because these two systems work together to control and synchronize bodily activities.
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The opening of ion-channels on post synaptic membrane generates -
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Correct option: D
Both (1) and (2)
Option D (Both (1) and (2)) is correct because the opening of ion channels can lead to either excitatory or inhibitory potentials.
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Assertion: We can equalise pressure on either side of ear drum
Reason: Eustachian tube connects inner ear with pharynx
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Correct option: C
If the assertion is true but the reason is false
Option C (If the assertion is true but the reason is false) is correct because while we can equalize pressure, the Eustachian tube connects the middle ear, not the inner ear, to the pharynx.
245 Easy
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Assertion: The place in retina from which the optic nerve leaves is known as blind spot
Reason: Because this place is devoid of photoreceptor cells
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Correct option: A
If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion
Option A (If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion) is correct because the blind spot lacks photoreceptor cells, which is why it's the point where the optic nerve exits and no image can be formed.
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Read the following statements regarding regulation of cardiac activity.

A. A special neural centre in medulla can moderate cardiac output through somatic neural system.

B. Neural signals through parasympathetic nervous system can decrease the rate of heartbeat.

C. Neural signals through sympathetic nervous system can increase the rate of heartbeat.

D. Adrenal medullary hormones can also decrease the cardiac output.

Choose the option that correctly states the above statements as true (T) or false (F).
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Correct option: B
A-F, B-T, C-T, D-F
Option B (A-F, B-T, C-T, D-F) is correct because the medulla moderates cardiac output through the autonomic nervous system, and adrenal medullary hormones increase, not decrease, cardiac output.
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Which pair of Structures distinguish a nerve cell from other cells?
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Correct option: C
Perlkaryon and dendrites
Option C (Perlkaryon and dendrites) is correct because these structures are unique to nerve cells and distinguish them from other cell types.
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Neurons are excitable cells". The statement is best illustrated as
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Correct option: D
Their membrane exists in polarized state and responds to threshold stimulus
Option D (Their membrane exists in polarized state and responds to threshold stimulus) is correct because the ability of a neuron to respond to stimuli depends on its polarized membrane and the presence of a threshold stimulus.
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Vitreous chamber, which is filled by vitreous humor is the space
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Correct option: A
Behind the lens
Option A (Behind the lens) is correct because the vitreous chamber is located behind the lens and is filled with vitreous humor.
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For quick coordination, our neural system is organized through
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Correct option: C
Point to point connections
Option C (Point to point connections) is correct because the neural system uses specific pathways for quick and direct coordination.
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What used to be described as Nissl’s granules in a nerve cell are now identified as?
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Correct option: A
Ribosomes
Option A (Ribosomes) is correct because Nissl's granules, found in nerve cells, are now identified as ribosomes, which are responsible for protein synthesis.
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Patients suffering from cholera are given a saline drip because
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Correct option: B
Na+N{a^ + } ions help in the retention of water in the body tissues
Option B (Na+N{a^ + } ions help in the retention of water in the body tissues) is correct because sodium ions play a crucial role in maintaining fluid balance and preventing dehydration.
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Which of the following statemetns are true regarding the hypothalamus?
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Correct option: C
It has centres which control body temperature, urge for eating and drinking
Option C (It has centres which control body temperature, urge for eating and drinking) is correct because the hypothalamus regulates these essential functions.
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Given below the hormones present in human body
I. Cortisone
II. Acetylcholine
III. Epinephrine
Choose the correct option regarding these hormones
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Correct option: C
II and III are neurotransmitter
Option C (II and III are neurotransmitter) is correct because Acetylcholine and Epinephrine are well-known neurotransmitters, while Cortisone is a steroid hormone.
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The movement of the nerve impulse across synaptic cleft is primarily
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Correct option: A
A chemical event
The correct answer is A (A chemical event) because neurotransmitters are released to transmit the nerve impulse across the synaptic cleft.
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Assertion: Change in potential from –70 mV to –0 80 mV is called Depolarisation

Reason: At –70 mV voltage gated Na+ channel open.
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Correct option: D
If both Assertion and Reason are False
Option D is correct. Depolarization involves a change in potential towards a less negative value, and the voltage-gated Na+ channels typically open at a less negative potential than -70 mV.
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Assertion (A): Resting membrane potential is −70 mV-70\,mV.

Reason (R): Na+Na^+ - K+K^+ pump plays an important role in maintaining resting membrane potential.
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Correct option: A
Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are the true, and Reason (R) is a correct explanation of Assertion (A)
Option A (Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are the true, and Reason (R) is a correct explanation of Assertion (A)) is correct because the sodium-potassium pump is crucial for maintaining the resting membrane potential of -70 mV.
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Eustachian tube is a passage which connects the
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Correct option: A
Middle ear with the pharynx
Option A is correct because the Eustachian tube connects the middle ear to the pharynx, allowing for pressure equalization.
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The axons transmit nerve impulses from the cell body to a
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Correct option: A
Synapse
Option A (Synapse) is correct because axons transmit nerve impulses from the cell body to a synapse, where the signal is passed to another neuron or target cell.
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Select the mismatched pair.
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Correct option: D
Rhodopsin - Visual violet
Option D is the mismatched pair because rhodopsin is visual purple, not visual violet.
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During repolarisation of nerve
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Correct option: B
Na+N{a^ + } channels are close and K+{K^ + } channels are opens
Option B (Na+N{a^ + } channels are close and K+{K^ + } channels are opens) is correct because repolarization involves the closing of sodium channels and the opening of potassium channels to restore the resting membrane potential.
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Unidirectional transmission of a nerve impulse through nerve fibre is due to the fact that
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Correct option: D
Neurotransmitters are released by the axon endings and not by dendrites
Option D (Neurotransmitters are released by the axon endings and not by dendrites) is correct because this directionality ensures unidirectional transmission.
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Give the correct term for each of the following and choose the correct option from the codes given below
A. Axon or dendron, covered with one or two sheaths
B. Bundles of nerve fibres within the centralnervous system
C. Masses of neurons that lie in the peripheral nervous system
D. Masses of neurons clustered inside the central nervous system
Codes
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Correct option: A
A-Nerve fibre, B-Tracts, C-Ganglia, D-Nuclei
Option A (A-Nerve fibre, B-Tracts, C-Ganglia, D-Nuclei) is correct because it accurately matches the terms with their definitions.
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Anterior choroid plexus is present on the
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Correct option: C
Roof of diencephalon
Option C is correct. The anterior choroid plexus is located on the roof of the diencephalon, specifically in the third ventricle.
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All of the following characteristics of electron and chemical synapses correctly differentiate these synapses except
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Correct option: C
Electrical synapse - Impulse transmission across synapse is always slower; Chemical synapse - Impulse transmission across synapse is always faster
Option C (Electrical synapse - Impulse transmission across synapse is always slower; Chemical synapse - Impulse transmission across synapse is always faster) is correct because electrical synapses are actually faster than chemical synapses.
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Identify the correct option in the relevance of arrangement of cranial meninges from inside (which is in contact with the brain tissue) to outside (cranium):
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Correct option: D
Piamater→  Arachnoid  →DuramaterPia\mathrm{ }mater \to \;Arachnoid\; \to Dura\mathrm{ }mater
Option D is correct. The correct order of cranial meninges from inside to outside is Pia mater, Arachnoid, and Dura mater.
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Following are some nerves. Categorise them as afferent, efferent and mixed nerves according to their nature and than choose the correct option from the codes given below
I. Trigeminal nerves
II. Occulomotor nerves
III. Olfactory nerves
IV. Auditory cranial nerves
V. Hypoglossal cranial nerves
VI. Spinal accessory cranial nerves
VII. Optic nerves
VIII. Abducens nerves
IX. Pathetic nerves
X. Glossopharyngeal nerves
XI. Vagus cranial nerves
XII. Spinal nerves
XIII. Facial nerves
Codes
Afferent nerves Efferent nerves Mixed nerves
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Correct option: A
III, VII, IV II, IX, VIII, VI, V I, XIII, X, XI, XII
Option A (III, VII, IV; II, IX, VIII, VI, V; I, XIII, X, XI, XII) is correct because it correctly categorizes the listed nerves as afferent, efferent, and mixed based on their function.
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Adaptation’ of eyes in dark is due to
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Correct option: C
Repletion of vision pigment in rods
Option C (Repletion of vision pigment in rods) is correct because in the dark, rhodopsin, the visual pigment in rods, regenerates, increasing the eye's sensitivity to light.
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The specific region of hypothalamus, responsible for physiological sweat secretion is
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Correct option: A
Para-ventricular nucleus
Option A (Para-ventricular nucleus) is correct because the paraventricular nucleus of the hypothalamus is involved in regulating physiological sweat secretion.
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When a neuron is not conducting any impulse i.e, resting, the axonal membrane comparatively ________ to potassium ions (K+K^+) and nearly ________ to sodium (Na+Na^+) ions.
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Correct option: B
More permeable, impermeable respectively
Option B (More permeable, impermeable respectively) is correct because the resting membrane is more permeable to potassium and nearly impermeable to sodium.
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