Which of the following are the main organs of the human nervous system?

B. Brain, spinal cord, and nerves

D. Spinal cord, muscles, and bones

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51.
Which of the following are the main organs of the human nervous system?
Correct Answer: B. Brain, spinal cord, and nerves
One-liner
The main organs of the human nervous system are the brain, spinal cord, and nerves.
52.
Cerebellum causes _?
Correct Answer: D. Knee jerking
One-liner
The cerebellum causes knee jerking by coordinating and regulating voluntary muscle movements and maintaining body balance.
53.
The part of the body that controls the overall body movements?
Correct Answer: B. Brain
One-liner
The brain is the body's central control organ that coordinates and regulates all voluntary and involuntary body movements.
54.
Nissl's granules are groups of ?
Correct Answer: D. Ribosomes
One-liner
Nissl's granules are groups of ribosomes found in the cell bodies of neurons.
55.
The fibers of neuron which transmit nerve impulses to the cell body is called ?
Correct Answer: A. Dendrites
One-liner
The fibers of a neuron that transmit nerve impulses toward the cell body are called dendrites.
56.
Which part of the human body is like a computer?
Correct Answer: B. Brain
One-liner
The brain is like a computer because it processes information, stores memory, and controls all body functions.
57.
Which part of brain controls transition between sleeping and wakefulness?
Correct Answer: B. Medulla oblongata
One-liner
The medulla oblongata controls the transition between sleeping and wakefulness by regulating the sleep-wake cycle along with vital autonomic functions.
58.
Forebrain is also known as ?
Correct Answer: A. Cerebrum
One-liner
The forebrain is also known as the cerebrum.
59.
Identify the picture (see in detail) given below: Nephron, Neuron, Muscle cell, None of these
Correct Answer: B. Neuron
One-liner
The correct identification of the picture is Neuron, the structural and functional unit of the nervous system.
60.
Short-term memory information processing usually causes changes in the _?
Correct Answer: A. Hippocampus
One-liner
Short-term memory information processing usually causes changes in the hippocampus.

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