Nervous System MCQs with Answers

Neurotransmitters are secreted by the neuron from?

• A.Myelin sheath
• B.Dendrites
• C.Cell body
• D.Axon ends

Most of anesthetics produce unconsciousness by stimulating GABA, this action is facilitated by an increase in ions.

• A.Sodium (Na⁺)
• B.Calcium (Ca²⁺)
• C.Potassium (K⁺)
• D.Chloride (Cl⁻)

Which one of the following systems controls reflex action?

• A.Endocrine system
• B.Digestive system
• C.Central nervous system
• D.Circulatory system

The body system that controls and coordinates the function of all other organ systems is called ?

• A.Endocrine System
• B.Nervous System
• C.Circulatory System
• D.Digestive System

The plays an important part in controlling muscular co-ordination and especially in maintaining the body balance.

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

Which structures are all involved in controlling the human body temperature?

• A.Blood vessels near the skin surface, the hypothalamus and skeletal muscles
• B.Blood vessels near the skin surface, the cerebellum and cardiac muscles
• C.Lymph vessels, the medulla oblongata and smooth muscles
• D.Capillaries, the thalamus and cardiac muscles

Which of the following is not a part of forebrain?

• A.Cerebrum
• B.Thalamus
• C.Pons
• D.Hypothalamus

Vital functions for survival of animals are regulated by ?

• A.Peripheral sub-division
• B.Somatic sub-division
• C.Central sub-division
• D.Autonomic sub-division

The area of brain that monitors hunger and thirst is located in ?

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

The shortest path of reflex action consists of _?

• A.2 neurons
• B.3 neurons
• C.4 neurons
• D.5 neurons