Explore topic-wise MCQs in Human Physiology.

This section includes 8 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Human Physiology knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

Nerve fibers are __________

A. Nuclear processes
B. Protoplasmic processes
C. Endoplasmic process
D. Cytoplasmic processes
Answer» E.
Discussion
2.

Which of the following cranial nerves does not contain preganglionic parasympathetic fibers?

A. Optic II
B. Glossopharyngeal IX
C. Facial VII
D. Oculomotor III
Answer» B. Glossopharyngeal IX
Discussion
3.

Which of the following is true about parasympathetic neurons?

A. The nerve fibers are contained in spinal nerves
B. The synapse in terminal ganglia either next to or within the organs innervated
C. They originate in thoracic and lumbar regions of the spinal cord
D. Postganglionic fibers are usually longer than those of sympathetic neurons
Answer» C. They originate in thoracic and lumbar regions of the spinal cord
Discussion
4.

Which of the following is released by Parasympathetic nervous system?

A. Serotonin
B. Acetylcholine
C. Epinephrine
D. Nor epinephrine
Answer» C. Epinephrine
Discussion
5.

Targets of the autonomic nervous system include all of the following except __________

A. Cardiac muscle
B. Endocrine glands
C. Skeletal muscle
D. Exocrine glands
Answer» D. Exocrine glands
Discussion
6.

The brain area that most directly controls the activity of the autonomic nervous system is the __________

A. Pituitary gland
B. Medulla oblongata
C. Cerebellum
D. Hypothalamus
Answer» C. Cerebellum
Discussion
7.

Catecholamine is derived from __________

A. Acetylcholine
B. Tyrosine
C. Tryptophan
D. Epinephrine
Answer» C. Tryptophan
Discussion
8.

Autonomic nervous system affects ______

A. Reflex actions
B. Sensory organs
C. Visceral organs
D. None of the mentioned
Answer» D. None of the mentioned
Discussion