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This section includes 16 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your VITEEE knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1. |
Skeletal muscles, thinking, intelligence and emotions are controlled by |
| A. | Cerebellum |
| B. | Cerebrum |
| C. | Hypothalamus |
| D. | Thalamus |
| Answer» C. Hypothalamus | |
| 2. |
Which one of the following aspects is an exclusive characteristic of living things? |
| A. | Perception of events happening in the environment and their memory |
| B. | Increase in mass by accumulation of material both on surface as well as internally |
| C. | Isolated metabolic reactions occur in vitro |
| D. | Increase in mass from inside only |
| Answer» B. Increase in mass by accumulation of material both on surface as well as internally | |
| 3. |
Which one of the followings is not correct about neuroglial cells? |
| A. | Generate or transmit impulses |
| B. | Maintain healthy concentrations of important chemicals in the fluid |
| C. | Provide physical support and protection to neurons |
| D. | In PNS, responsible for myelination (Schwann cells) |
| Answer» B. Maintain healthy concentrations of important chemicals in the fluid | |
| 4. |
Which one of the followings is correct in regard to the function of cerebellum? |
| A. | Regulate heartbeat |
| B. | Muscle coordination |
| C. | Secretes melatonin |
| D. | Sense reception |
| Answer» C. Secretes melatonin | |
| 5. |
Which one of the following pairs is incorrectly matched in regard to the principal actions of neurotransmitters? |
| A. | Endorphins - involved in moods |
| B. | Serotonin - involved in sleep cycle |
| C. | Norepinephrine - plays a role in emotions |
| D. | Somatostatin - inhibits pancreatic release of growth hormone |
| Answer» B. Serotonin - involved in sleep cycle | |
| 6. |
Which one of the following is the correct statement regarding the particular psychotropic drug specified? |
| A. | Barbiturates cause relaxation and temporary euphoria |
| B. | Hashish causes after thought perceptions and hallucinations |
| C. | Opium stimulates nervous system and causes hallucinations |
| D. | Morphine leads to delusions and disturbed emotions |
| Answer» C. Opium stimulates nervous system and causes hallucinations | |
| 7. |
Which one of the common neurotransmitters is paired wrongly with the site where it is released? |
| A. | Somatostatin - pancreas |
| B. | Serotonin - spinal cord |
| C. | Acetylcholine - Neuromuscular junctions |
| D. | Endorphins - autonomic nervous system |
| Answer» E. | |
| 8. |
Which one of the following cranial nerves is carrying the nerve fibres originating from the Edinger-Westphal nucleus? |
| A. | Oculomotor |
| B. | Trochlear |
| C. | Abducens |
| D. | Vagus |
| Answer» B. Trochlear | |
| 9. |
Which of the following nerves is the largest of all the cranial nerves? |
| A. | Abducens nerve |
| B. | Oculomotor nerve |
| C. | Olfactory nerve |
| D. | Trigeminal nerve |
| Answer» E. | |
| 10. |
Which of the following options is appropriate for the processing center "Wernicke’s area" found in left cerebral cortex? |
| A. | Helps us to understand both written and spoken word |
| B. | Adds grammatical refinements |
| C. | Sends information to Broca’s area |
| D. | Both (A) and (C) |
| Answer» E. | |
| 11. |
Which of the following is not related to the autonomic nervous system? |
| A. | Peristalsis |
| B. | Digestion |
| C. | Excretion |
| D. | Memory and learning |
| Answer» E. | |
| 12. |
Which one of the followings is responsible for the improvement of nutrient flow to the neurons and provides electrical insulation? |
| A. | Neuroglia |
| B. | Motor neuron |
| C. | Sensory neuron |
| D. | Interneuron |
| Answer» B. Motor neuron | |
| 13. |
Which of the following does not act as a neurotransmitter? |
| A. | Acetylcholine |
| B. | Glutamic acid |
| C. | Epinephrine |
| D. | Tyrosine |
| Answer» E. | |
| 14. |
During synaptic transmission of nerve impulse, neurotransmitter (P) is released from synaptic vesicles by the action of ions (Q). Choose the correct P and Q. |
| A. | P = Acetylcholine, Q = Ca++ |
| B. | P = Acetylcholine, Q = Na+ |
| C. | P = GABA, Q=Na+ |
| D. | P = Cholinesterase, Q = Ca++ |
| Answer» B. P = Acetylcholine, Q = Na+ | |
| 15. |
Which neuroglia cells produce a fatty insulating material called myelin? |
| A. | Satellite cells |
| B. | Schwann cells |
| C. | Both (A) and (B) |
| D. | Neither (A) nor (B) |
| Answer» C. Both (A) and (B) | |
| 16. |
Which one of the followings is the largest portion of the brain in humans? |
| A. | Cerebrum |
| B. | Cerebellum |
| C. | Medulla |
| D. | Pons |
| Answer» B. Cerebellum | |