Nervous System MCQs with Answers

Past Paper MCQ

Piaget theory of development is related to?

• A.Physical
• B.Cognitive
• C.Emotional
• D.Social

Past Paper MCQ

More stress or pain can be reduced by ?

• A.Relaxation techniques
• B.Strenuous exercise
• C.Increased caffeine intake
• D.Sleep deprivation

A 70-year-old diabetic presented with sudden weakness of the right half of the body. Power in the right arm was 1/5 while power in his right leg was 3/5 with up going plantar on the right side. The patient had a stroke in the territory of the _?

• A.Basilar artery
• B.Right MCA
• C.Left ACA
• D.Left MCA

Coughing and sneezing are reflex actions which are controlled by centres present in _?

• A.Cerebellum
• B.Cerebrum
• C.Medulla oblongata
• D.Spinal cord

Loss of memory as a result of damage to the brain is called _?

• A.Amnesia
• B.Aphasia
• C.Dementia
• D.Insomnia

Which of the following is the correct pathway of nerve impulse?

• A.Receptors → CNS → Effectors
• B.Effectors → CNS → Receptors
• C.CNS → Receptors → Effectors
• D.Receptors → Effectors → CNS

Diffusion of across the post synaptic membrane causes it to depolarise:

• A.Chloride ions
• B.Potassium ions
• C.Calcium ions
• D.Sodium ions

Neurons transmit messages in the form of ?

• A.Sound Wave
• B.Mechanical Wave
• C.Electromagnetic Wave
• D.Electrochemical Wave

In the central nervous system, myelinated axons form the _ matter.

• A.Grey
• B.White
• C.Brown
• D.Yellow

Part of the hind brain that transports messages between the brain and other parts of the body is _?

• A.Cerebellum
• B.Cerebrum
• C.Medulla oblongata
• D.Hypothalamus