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
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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
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Dendrites receive signals.
Q8. Impulse leaves neuron through
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Axon conducts impulses away.
Q9. Gap in myelin sheath is
Answer Explanation:
Saltatory conduction occurs here.
Q10. Fastest conduction occurs in
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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
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Threshold triggers AP.
Q16. Impulse jumps between nodes in
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Occurs in myelinated fibers.
Q17. Functional junction between neurons is
Answer Explanation:
Synapse transmits signals.
Q18. Chemical released at synapse is
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Neurotransmitters carry signals.
Q19. Main excitatory neurotransmitter in CNS
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Glutamate is major excitatory NT.
Q20. Main inhibitory neurotransmitter in brain
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GABA inhibits neurons.
Q21. Neurotransmitter at neuromuscular junction
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ACh stimulates skeletal muscle.
Q22. Pain receptors are called
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Nociceptors detect pain.
Q23. Receptors for light are
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Located in retina.
Q24. Brain and spinal cord constitute
Answer Explanation:
They form CNS.
Q25. Outermost meningeal layer
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Dura is outermost.
Q26. Middle meningeal layer
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Arachnoid lies between dura and pia.
Q27. Innermost meningeal layer
Answer Explanation:
Pia adheres to brain.
Q28. CSF is mainly produced by
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Choroid plexus secretes CSF.
Q29. Brain contains how many ventricles?
Answer Explanation:
Two lateral, third and fourth.
Q30. Largest part of brain
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Cerebrum is largest.
Q31. Center for intelligence
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Higher functions occur in cerebrum.
Q32. Balance and posture controlled by
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Cerebellum coordinates movement.
Q33. Brain stem consists of
Answer Explanation:
These three form brain stem.
Q34. Vital respiratory center is in
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Medulla regulates respiration.
Q35. Spinal cord begins at
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Continuation of medulla.
Q36. Ascending tracts carry
Answer Explanation:
They carry sensory information.
Q37. Descending tracts carry
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Motor signals descend.
Q38. Simple reflex center
Answer Explanation:
Many reflexes are spinal.
Q39. Reflex action is
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Reflexes are automatic.
Q40. Sensory neuron is also called
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Afferent carries to CNS.
Q41. Motor neuron is called
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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
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Impulse jumps node to node.
Q46. Synaptic delay occurs at
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Chemical transmission takes time.
Q47. Neurotransmitter is stored in
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Released by exocytosis.
Q48. Gray matter mainly contains
Answer Explanation:
Gray matter has cell bodies.
Q49. White matter mainly contains
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White matter is rich in myelinated axons.
Q50. The reflex arc contains
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Receptor, sensory neuron, integration center, motor neuron, effector.