Nervous System MCQs with Answers

In the normal resting state of humans, most of the blood glucose burnt as 'fuel' is consumed by:

• A.Liver
• B.Heart
• C.Muscles
• D.Brain

Damage to cerebellum as a result of head injury will lead to _?

• A.Difficulty in breathing
• B.Loss of memory
• C.Poor coordination of movements
• D.Loss of vision

Basal ends of hair receptors have axonic fibers.

• A.VII-IX
• B.V-VII
• C.IX-XI
• D.III-V

Past Paper MCQ

Which thing does the brain demand the most?

• A.Oxygen
• B.Glucose
• C.Water
• D.Proteins

Which are immune cells that protect against pathogens?

• A.Schwann cells
• B.Astrocytes
• C.Oligodendrocytes
• D.Microglia

Nissl granule is a specialized structure in a neuron formed by the modification of

• A.Ribosome & Rough ER
• B.Golgi apparatus & Smooth ER
• C.Mitochondria & Lysosomes
• D.Centrioles & Microtubules

Regions with the greatest number of sensory receptors are the tongue and _?

• A.Finger tips
• B.Palms
• C.Soles of feet
• D.Lips

Which part of the neuron typically receives incoming signals from other neurons?

• A.Axon
• B.Dendrites
• C.Cell body (Soma)
• D.Myelin sheath

The functions that include homeostasis, pineal organ (gland), light sensitive and endocrine functions (hypothalamus) are controlled by _?

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

Damage of basal ganglia usually causes all of the following except:

• A.Tremors
• B.Muscle rigidity
• C.Disorder of postures
• D.Involuntary movements