Q1. The nervous system is divided into
Answer Explanation:
The nervous system has two main divisions: CNS and PNS.
Q2. The structural and functional unit of nervous system is
Answer Explanation:
Neuron is the basic unit.
Q3. Which cell forms myelin in CNS?
Answer Explanation:
Oligodendrocytes myelinate CNS axons.
Q4. Myelin in PNS is produced by
Answer Explanation:
Schwann cells form myelin in PNS.
Q5. Which neuroglial cell produces CSF lining ventricles?
Answer Explanation:
Ependymal cells line ventricles.
Q6. Microglia mainly act as
Answer Explanation:
Microglia remove debris.
Q7. Neuron receives impulses through
Answer Explanation:
Dendrites receive signals.
Q8. Impulse leaves neuron through
Answer Explanation:
Axon conducts impulses away.
Q9. Gap in myelin sheath is
Answer Explanation:
Saltatory conduction occurs here.
Q10. Fastest conduction occurs in
Answer Explanation:
Myelin increases speed.
Q11. Resting membrane potential is about
Answer Explanation:
Typical neuronal resting potential is -70 mV.
Q12. Depolarization mainly occurs due to influx of
Answer Explanation:
Voltage-gated sodium channels open.
Q13. Repolarization occurs mainly due to efflux of
Answer Explanation:
Potassium leaves the cell.
Q14. Action potential obeys
Answer Explanation:
It is all or none.
Q15. Threshold potential initiates
Answer Explanation:
Threshold triggers AP.
Q16. Impulse jumps between nodes in
Answer Explanation:
Occurs in myelinated fibers.
Q17. Functional junction between neurons is
Answer Explanation:
Synapse transmits signals.
Q18. Chemical released at synapse is
Answer Explanation:
Neurotransmitters carry signals.
Q19. Main excitatory neurotransmitter in CNS
Answer Explanation:
Glutamate is major excitatory NT.
Q20. Main inhibitory neurotransmitter in brain
Answer Explanation:
GABA inhibits neurons.
Q21. Neurotransmitter at neuromuscular junction
Answer Explanation:
ACh stimulates skeletal muscle.
Q22. Pain receptors are called
Answer Explanation:
Nociceptors detect pain.
Q23. Receptors for light are
Answer Explanation:
Located in retina.
Q24. Brain and spinal cord constitute
Answer Explanation:
They form CNS.
Q25. Outermost meningeal layer
Answer Explanation:
Dura is outermost.
Q26. Middle meningeal layer
Answer Explanation:
Arachnoid lies between dura and pia.
Q27. Innermost meningeal layer
Answer Explanation:
Pia adheres to brain.
Q28. CSF is mainly produced by
Answer Explanation:
Choroid plexus secretes CSF.
Q29. Brain contains how many ventricles?
Answer Explanation:
Two lateral, third and fourth.
Q30. Largest part of brain
Answer Explanation:
Cerebrum is largest.
Q31. Center for intelligence
Answer Explanation:
Higher functions occur in cerebrum.
Q32. Balance and posture controlled by
Answer Explanation:
Cerebellum coordinates movement.
Q33. Brain stem consists of
Answer Explanation:
These three form brain stem.
Q34. Vital respiratory center is in
Answer Explanation:
Medulla regulates respiration.
Q35. Spinal cord begins at
Answer Explanation:
Continuation of medulla.
Q36. Ascending tracts carry
Answer Explanation:
They carry sensory information.
Q37. Descending tracts carry
Answer Explanation:
Motor signals descend.
Q38. Simple reflex center
Answer Explanation:
Many reflexes are spinal.
Q39. Reflex action is
Answer Explanation:
Reflexes are automatic.
Q40. Sensory neuron is also called
Answer Explanation:
Afferent carries to CNS.
Q41. Motor neuron is called
Answer Explanation:
Efferent carries from CNS.
Q42. Neuron with one axon and one dendrite
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Typical bipolar neuron.
Q43. Most common neuron type
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Multipolar neurons predominate.
Q44. Supportive CNS cell
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Astrocytes support neurons.
Q45. Node of Ranvier helps
Answer Explanation:
Impulse jumps node to node.
Q46. Synaptic delay occurs at
Answer Explanation:
Chemical transmission takes time.
Q47. Neurotransmitter is stored in
Answer Explanation:
Released by exocytosis.
Q48. Gray matter mainly contains
Answer Explanation:
Gray matter has cell bodies.
Q49. White matter mainly contains
Answer Explanation:
White matter is rich in myelinated axons.
Q50. The reflex arc contains
Answer Explanation:
Receptor, sensory neuron, integration center, motor neuron, effector.
Q51. Which cells secrete hydrochloric acid in the stomach?
Answer Explanation:
Parietal cells secrete hydrochloric acid.
Q52. Which enzyme begins protein digestion in the stomach?
Answer Explanation:
Pepsin initiates protein digestion.
Q53. Inactive precursor of pepsin is
Answer Explanation:
Chief cells secrete pepsinogen.
Q54. HCl secretion is stimulated by
Answer Explanation:
Gastrin stimulates acid secretion.
Q55. Parasympathetic stimulation of stomach occurs via
Answer Explanation:
Vagus nerve increases gastric secretion.
Q56. Largest salivary gland is
Answer Explanation:
Parotid is largest.
Q57. Salivary amylase digests
Answer Explanation:
It begins carbohydrate digestion.
Q58. Bile is produced by
Answer Explanation:
Liver synthesizes bile.
Q59. Bile is stored in
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Gallbladder stores bile.
Q60. Bile helps in digestion of
Answer Explanation:
Bile emulsifies fats.
Q61. Longest part of small intestine
Answer Explanation:
Ileum is longest.
Q62. Most nutrient absorption occurs in
Answer Explanation:
Major absorption occurs in upper small intestine.
Q63. Vitamin B12 is absorbed in
Answer Explanation:
Terminal ileum absorbs B12.
Q64. Largest digestive gland
Answer Explanation:
Liver is largest gland.
Q65. Exocrine pancreas secretes
Answer Explanation:
Acinar cells secrete enzymes.
Q66. Pancreatic enzyme for fats
Answer Explanation:
Lipase digests triglycerides.
Q67. Pancreatic enzyme for proteins
Answer Explanation:
Trypsin digests proteins.
Q68. Pancreatic amylase digests
Answer Explanation:
It breaks starch into sugars.
Q69. Movement mixing food in stomach
Answer Explanation:
Churning mixes gastric contents.
Q70. Wave-like movement of GIT
Answer Explanation:
Peristalsis propels food.
Q71. Segmentation mainly occurs in
Answer Explanation:
Segmentation mixes chyme.
Q72. Functional unit of liver
Answer Explanation:
Liver is composed of lobules.
Q73. Main carbohydrate absorbed as
Answer Explanation:
Glucose is the major absorbed monosaccharide.
Q74. Protein end products absorbed
Answer Explanation:
Proteins are absorbed mainly as amino acids.
Q75. Fat digestion products
Answer Explanation:
Lipase forms fatty acids and monoglycerides.
Q76. Disorder due to excess acid
Answer Explanation:
Excess acid contributes to ulcers.
Q77. Yellow discoloration due to bilirubin
Answer Explanation:
Jaundice results from bilirubin accumulation.
Q78. GERD primarily affects
Answer Explanation:
Acid reflux damages esophagus.
Q79. Constipation is characterized by
Answer Explanation:
Constipation causes difficult bowel movement.
Q80. Diarrhea causes
Answer Explanation:
Excessive fluid loss occurs.
Q81. Energy currency of cell
Answer Explanation:
ATP stores usable energy.
Q82. ATP stands for
Answer Explanation:
ATP is adenosine triphosphate.
Q83. Immediate energy reserve in muscle
Answer Explanation:
Creatine phosphate rapidly regenerates ATP.
Q84. Creatine phosphate primarily regenerates
Answer Explanation:
It donates phosphate to ADP.
Q85. BMR means
Answer Explanation:
BMR is energy used at rest.
Q86. BMR is measured under
Answer Explanation:
Standard resting conditions are used.
Q87. Chief cells secrete
Answer Explanation:
Chief cells release pepsinogen.
Q88. Intrinsic factor is secreted by
Answer Explanation:
Parietal cells secrete intrinsic factor.
Q89. First part of small intestine
Answer Explanation:
Duodenum is first.
Q90. Large intestine mainly absorbs
Answer Explanation:
Colon absorbs water.
Q91. Appendix is attached to
Answer Explanation:
Appendix arises from cecum.
Q92. Liver stores
Answer Explanation:
Liver stores glycogen.
Q93. Hormone reducing gastric acid
Answer Explanation:
Secretin inhibits gastric acid.
Q94. Histamine acts on
Answer Explanation:
H2 receptors stimulate acid secretion.
Q95. G cells are located mainly in
Answer Explanation:
Antral G cells produce gastrin.
Q96. Brush border enzymes are found in
Answer Explanation:
They complete digestion.
Q97. Normal adult BMR depends on
Answer Explanation:
Several physiological factors affect BMR.
Q98. ATP is produced mainly in
Answer Explanation:
Oxidative phosphorylation occurs in mitochondria.
Q99. Pepsin works best at pH
Answer Explanation:
Pepsin requires acidic pH.
Q100. Primary function of stomach is
Answer Explanation:
Stomach begins protein digestion.
Q101. Which cells secrete hydrochloric acid in the stomach?
Answer Explanation:
Parietal cells secrete hydrochloric acid.
Q102. Which enzyme begins protein digestion in the stomach?
Answer Explanation:
Pepsin initiates protein digestion.
Q103. Inactive precursor of pepsin is
Answer Explanation:
Chief cells secrete pepsinogen.
Q104. HCl secretion is stimulated by
Answer Explanation:
Gastrin stimulates acid secretion.
Q105. Parasympathetic stimulation of stomach occurs via
Answer Explanation:
Vagus nerve increases gastric secretion.
Q106. Largest salivary gland is
Answer Explanation:
Parotid is largest.
Q107. Salivary amylase digests
Answer Explanation:
It begins carbohydrate digestion.
Q108. Bile is produced by
Answer Explanation:
Liver synthesizes bile.
Q109. Bile is stored in
Answer Explanation:
Gallbladder stores bile.
Q110. Bile helps in digestion of
Answer Explanation:
Bile emulsifies fats.
Q111. Longest part of small intestine
Answer Explanation:
Ileum is longest.
Q112. Most nutrient absorption occurs in
Answer Explanation:
Major absorption occurs in upper small intestine.
Q113. Vitamin B12 is absorbed in
Answer Explanation:
Terminal ileum absorbs B12.
Q114. Largest digestive gland
Answer Explanation:
Liver is largest gland.
Q115. Exocrine pancreas secretes
Answer Explanation:
Acinar cells secrete enzymes.
Q116. Pancreatic enzyme for fats
Answer Explanation:
Lipase digests triglycerides.
Q117. Pancreatic enzyme for proteins
Answer Explanation:
Trypsin digests proteins.
Q118. Pancreatic amylase digests
Answer Explanation:
It breaks starch into sugars.
Q119. Movement mixing food in stomach
Answer Explanation:
Churning mixes gastric contents.
Q120. Wave-like movement of GIT
Answer Explanation:
Peristalsis propels food.
Q121. Segmentation mainly occurs in
Answer Explanation:
Segmentation mixes chyme.
Q122. Functional unit of liver
Answer Explanation:
Liver is composed of lobules.
Q123. Main carbohydrate absorbed as
Answer Explanation:
Glucose is the major absorbed monosaccharide.
Q124. Protein end products absorbed
Answer Explanation:
Proteins are absorbed mainly as amino acids.
Q125. Fat digestion products
Answer Explanation:
Lipase forms fatty acids and monoglycerides.
Q126. Disorder due to excess acid
Answer Explanation:
Excess acid contributes to ulcers.
Q127. Yellow discoloration due to bilirubin
Answer Explanation:
Jaundice results from bilirubin accumulation.
Q128. GERD primarily affects
Answer Explanation:
Acid reflux damages esophagus.
Q129. Constipation is characterized by
Answer Explanation:
Constipation causes difficult bowel movement.
Q130. Diarrhea causes
Answer Explanation:
Excessive fluid loss occurs.
Q131. Energy currency of cell
Answer Explanation:
ATP stores usable energy.
Q132. ATP stands for
Answer Explanation:
ATP is adenosine triphosphate.
Q133. Immediate energy reserve in muscle
Answer Explanation:
Creatine phosphate rapidly regenerates ATP.
Q134. Creatine phosphate primarily regenerates
Answer Explanation:
It donates phosphate to ADP.
Q135. BMR means
Answer Explanation:
BMR is energy used at rest.
Q136. BMR is measured under
Answer Explanation:
Standard resting conditions are used.
Q137. Chief cells secrete
Answer Explanation:
Chief cells release pepsinogen.
Q138. Intrinsic factor is secreted by
Answer Explanation:
Parietal cells secrete intrinsic factor.
Q139. First part of small intestine
Answer Explanation:
Duodenum is first.
Q140. Large intestine mainly absorbs
Answer Explanation:
Colon absorbs water.
Q141. Appendix is attached to
Answer Explanation:
Appendix arises from cecum.
Q142. Liver stores
Answer Explanation:
Liver stores glycogen.
Q143. Hormone reducing gastric acid
Answer Explanation:
Secretin inhibits gastric acid.
Q144. Histamine acts on
Answer Explanation:
H2 receptors stimulate acid secretion.
Q145. G cells are located mainly in
Answer Explanation:
Antral G cells produce gastrin.
Q146. Brush border enzymes are found in
Answer Explanation:
They complete digestion.
Q147. Normal adult BMR depends on
Answer Explanation:
Several physiological factors affect BMR.
Q148. ATP is produced mainly in
Answer Explanation:
Oxidative phosphorylation occurs in mitochondria.
Q149. Pepsin works best at pH
Answer Explanation:
Pepsin requires acidic pH.
Q150. Primary function of stomach is
Answer Explanation:
Stomach begins protein digestion.
Q151. Hormones are chemical
Answer Explanation:
Hormones act as chemical messengers.
Q152. Hormones are secreted by
Answer Explanation:
Endocrine glands release hormones into blood.
Q153. Steroid hormones act mainly through
Answer Explanation:
Steroids bind intracellular receptors.
Q154. Peptide hormones usually bind
Answer Explanation:
They cannot cross cell membrane.
Q155. Master endocrine gland
Answer Explanation:
Pituitary regulates many glands.
Q156. Pituitary lies in
Answer Explanation:
It occupies the sella turcica.
Q157. Anterior pituitary secretes
Answer Explanation:
GH is from anterior pituitary.
Q158. Posterior pituitary releases
Answer Explanation:
ADH is stored and released here.
Q159. Hormone promoting body growth
Answer Explanation:
GH stimulates growth.
Q160. Hormone stimulating thyroid
Answer Explanation:
TSH stimulates thyroid.
Q161. Prolactin mainly promotes
Answer Explanation:
Prolactin stimulates lactation.
Q162. Oxytocin causes
Answer Explanation:
Oxytocin causes uterine contraction and milk let-down.
Q163. Largest endocrine gland
Answer Explanation:
Thyroid is the largest endocrine gland.
Q164. Main thyroid hormones
Answer Explanation:
T3 and T4 regulate metabolism.
Q165. Iodine is essential for
Answer Explanation:
Thyroid hormones require iodine.
Q166. Calcitonin lowers
Answer Explanation:
Calcitonin decreases serum calcium.
Q167. Parathyroid hormone increases
Answer Explanation:
PTH raises calcium level.
Q168. Number of parathyroid glands usually
Answer Explanation:
Usually four glands.
Q169. Adrenal cortex secretes
Answer Explanation:
Cortisol is from cortex.
Q170. Adrenal medulla secretes
Answer Explanation:
Medulla releases catecholamines.
Q171. Stress hormone
Answer Explanation:
Cortisol is major stress hormone.
Q172. Mineralocorticoid is
Answer Explanation:
Aldosterone regulates sodium.
Q173. Insulin is secreted by
Answer Explanation:
Beta cells produce insulin.
Q174. Glucagon is secreted by
Answer Explanation:
Alpha cells produce glucagon.
Q175. Insulin decreases
Answer Explanation:
Insulin lowers glucose.
Q176. Glucagon increases
Answer Explanation:
Glucagon raises blood glucose.
Q177. Pineal gland secretes
Answer Explanation:
Melatonin regulates circadian rhythm.
Q178. Thymus secretes
Answer Explanation:
Thymosin aids T-cell maturation.
Q179. Hormone action through cAMP is typical of
Answer Explanation:
Many peptide hormones use second messengers.
Q180. Second messenger commonly is
Answer Explanation:
cAMP mediates many hormone effects.
Q181. Diabetes mellitus results from deficiency of
Answer Explanation:
Insulin deficiency causes diabetes.
Q182. Hyperthyroidism causes
Answer Explanation:
Excess thyroid hormone increases metabolism.
Q183. Hypothyroidism causes
Answer Explanation:
Metabolism decreases.
Q184. Goiter is enlargement of
Answer Explanation:
Goiter is enlarged thyroid.
Q185. Cushing syndrome involves excess
Answer Explanation:
Usually due to hypercortisolism.
Q186. Addison disease involves deficiency of
Answer Explanation:
Primary adrenal insufficiency.
Q187. Excess GH in adults causes
Answer Explanation:
Acromegaly occurs after epiphyseal closure.
Q188. GH deficiency in childhood causes
Answer Explanation:
Growth hormone deficiency causes pituitary dwarfism.
Q189. Hormone regulating circadian rhythm
Answer Explanation:
Melatonin controls sleep cycle.
Q190. Endocrine pancreas located in
Answer Explanation:
Hormones are produced in islets.
Q191. ACTH stimulates
Answer Explanation:
ACTH targets adrenal cortex.
Q192. FSH acts on
Answer Explanation:
FSH stimulates gamete production.
Q193. LH in females triggers
Answer Explanation:
LH surge induces ovulation.
Q194. Negative feedback maintains
Answer Explanation:
Most endocrine control is by feedback.
Q195. Thyroxine mainly regulates
Answer Explanation:
It increases metabolic rate.
Q196. Parathyroid glands are located
Answer Explanation:
They lie on posterior thyroid.
Q197. Catecholamines include
Answer Explanation:
Medulla secretes catecholamines.
Q198. Hormone deficiency causing tetany
Answer Explanation:
Low PTH causes hypocalcemic tetany.
Q199. Most endocrine glands are
Answer Explanation:
Endocrine glands lack ducts.
Q200. Primary function of endocrine system
Answer Explanation:
It coordinates body functions via hormones.
Q201. The male gonads are called
Answer Explanation:
Testes produce sperm and testosterone.
Q202. The female gonads are
Answer Explanation:
Ovaries produce ova and hormones.
Q203. Primary male sex hormone
Answer Explanation:
Testosterone develops male characteristics.
Q204. Primary female sex hormone
Answer Explanation:
Estrogen regulates female reproductive functions.
Q205. Site of sperm production
Answer Explanation:
Spermatogenesis occurs in seminiferous tubules.
Q206. Sperm mature in
Answer Explanation:
Epididymis stores and matures sperm.
Q207. Female gamete is called
Answer Explanation:
Ovum is the female reproductive cell.
Q208. Site of fertilization
Answer Explanation:
Fertilization usually occurs in ampulla.
Q209. Process of sperm formation
Answer Explanation:
Spermatogenesis forms sperm.
Q210. Process of ovum formation
Answer Explanation:
Oogenesis forms ova.
Q211. Hormone responsible for ovulation
Answer Explanation:
LH surge triggers ovulation.
Q212. FSH stimulates
Answer Explanation:
FSH promotes gametogenesis.
Q213. Main function of progesterone
Answer Explanation:
Progesterone prepares endometrium.
Q214. Menstrual cycle normally lasts
Answer Explanation:
Average cycle is 28 days.
Q215. First phase of menstrual cycle
Answer Explanation:
Cycle begins with menstruation.
Q216. Release of ovum is
Answer Explanation:
Ovulation releases mature ovum.
Q217. Implantation occurs in
Answer Explanation:
Blastocyst implants in uterine lining.
Q218. Pregnancy normally lasts
Answer Explanation:
Normal gestation is about 40 weeks.
Q219. Childbirth is known as
Answer Explanation:
Parturition means delivery.
Q220. Hormone causing uterine contraction
Answer Explanation:
Oxytocin stimulates labor.
Q221. Placenta functions in
Answer Explanation:
Placenta exchanges nutrients and gases.
Q222. Umbilical vein carries
Answer Explanation:
Umbilical vein carries oxygenated blood.
Q223. Accessory male gland
Answer Explanation:
Prostate contributes seminal fluid.
Q224. Semen contains
Answer Explanation:
Semen includes sperm plus secretions.
Q225. Chromosomes are located in
Answer Explanation:
Chromosomes are nuclear structures.
Q226. Humans have
Answer Explanation:
Humans possess 46 chromosomes.
Q227. Genes are made of
Answer Explanation:
Genes are DNA segments.
Q228. DNA stands for
Answer Explanation:
DNA stores genetic information.
Q229. Protein synthesis occurs at
Answer Explanation:
Ribosomes translate mRNA.
Q230. Transcription produces
Answer Explanation:
DNA is transcribed into mRNA.
Q231. Translation occurs in
Answer Explanation:
Ribosomes synthesize proteins.
Q232. Genetic code is read in
Answer Explanation:
Codons are triplets.
Q233. Unit of heredity
Answer Explanation:
Gene is hereditary unit.
Q234. XX chromosomes indicate
Answer Explanation:
XX is female genotype.
Q235. XY chromosomes indicate
Answer Explanation:
XY is male genotype.
Q236. Father determines
Answer Explanation:
Sperm contributes X or Y chromosome.
Q237. Dominant trait appears in
Answer Explanation:
One dominant allele expresses trait.
Q238. Recessive trait appears when
Answer Explanation:
Requires homozygous recessive.
Q239. Gregor Mendel is known as
Answer Explanation:
Mendel established inheritance laws.
Q240. Basic unit of protein
Answer Explanation:
Proteins are amino acid polymers.
Q241. DNA replication occurs before
Answer Explanation:
Replication precedes mitosis/meiosis.
Q242. Meiosis produces
Answer Explanation:
Meiosis forms gametes.
Q243. Mitosis produces
Answer Explanation:
Mitosis maintains chromosome number.
Q244. Fertilization forms
Answer Explanation:
Fusion of gametes forms zygote.
Q245. First cell after fertilization
Answer Explanation:
Zygote is first stage.
Q246. Hormone maintaining corpus luteum early pregnancy
Answer Explanation:
hCG prevents corpus luteum degeneration.
Q247. Female reproductive organ where fetus develops
Answer Explanation:
Uterus supports fetal development.
Q248. Male reproductive duct carrying sperm
Answer Explanation:
Vas deferens transports sperm.
Q249. Sex hormones are secreted mainly by
Answer Explanation:
Gonads produce sex hormones.
Q250. DNA is a
Answer Explanation:
DNA has a double-helical structure.