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Introduction to control and coordination - class-VIII

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Which of the following connects the cerebrum of brain and brain stem?

  1. Cerebral peduncles

  2. Corpora bigemina

  3. Corpora quadrigemina

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:
  • The cerebral peduncles (also known as the cerebral crus) are the part of the midbrain that links the brainstem and the cerebrum of the brain. 
  • They are the most anterior structure in the midbrain and contain the large ascending and descending tracts that run to and from the cerebrum. Hence, Cerebral peduncles connect the cerebrum of brain and brain stem.
  • So, the correct answer is 'Cerebral peduncles'.

Which of the following gland is present in brain stem?

  1. Hypothalamus

  2. Pituitary gland

  3. Pineal gland

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

  • The pineal gland is a small endocrine gland in the brain stem. 
  • The pineal gland produces melatonin, a serotonin-derived hormone which modulates sleep patterns in both circadian and seasonal cycles. 
  • The shape of the gland resembles a pine cone from which it derived its name.
Hence, Pineal gland is present in the brain stem.
So, the correct answer is 'Pineal gland'.

Select the incorrect statement regarding the peripheral neural system.

  1. Somatic neural system relays impulses from the CNS to skeletal muscles

  2. Autonomic neural system transmits impulses from the CNS to the involuntary organs and smooth muscles of our body

  3. Sympathetic and parasympathetic neural, systems are the subdivisions of autonomic neural system

  4. Peripheral neural system excludes nerves coming, from brain and spinal cord


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The peripheral neural system has two parts- Automatic Neural System and Somatic Neural system. The PNS consists of all the nerves and ganglia other than that from the brain and spinal cord. SNS is associated with the voluntary control of body and ANS with the involuntary control movements of the body. The SNS consists of afferent nerves or sensory nerves, and efferent nerves or motor nerves. And the ANS consists of sympathetic and parasympathetic neural systems. Since no signal is carried from CNS so statement 1 is the correct answer. 


So, the correct answer is 'Somatic neural system relays impulses from the CNS to skeletal muscles'.


Out of the following features which are specific to mammals only?

  1. Corpus callosum

  2. Hairs

  3. Pinna

  4. Homeothermy

  5. Bipedalism


Correct Option: B
Explanation:
  • Only mammals have hairs. 
  • The hairs grow from the surface layer of the skin. 
  • Lots of hairs clumped together make up this tiger's fur.  A fur coat helps keep the mammal's body temperature at a constant level. 
  • Hence, Hairs  are specific to mammals only
  • So, the correct answer is 'Hairs'.

Which one of the following is the example of the action of the autonomous nervous system ?

  1. Swallowing of food

  2. Pupillary reflex

  3. Peristalsis of the intestine

  4. Knee jerk response


Correct Option: C

Unmyelinated nerve fibres enclosed by schwann cells are commonly found in?

  1. central neural system

  2. Somatic neural system

  3. Sympathetic neural system

  4. Both $(2)$ and $(3)$


Correct Option: A

Brain and spinal cord are the parts of central nervous system.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The central nervous system (CNS) controls most functions of the body and mind. It consists of two parts: 

the brain and the spinal cord
The brain is the center of our thoughts the interpreter of our external environment, and the origin of control over body movement.

Which of the following best describes the peripheral nervous system?

  1. System consisting hormone and neurotransmitter

  2. System consisting spinal cord and motor neurons

  3. System consisting all nerves outside the brain and spinal cord

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:
  • The peripheral nervous system is one of two components that make up the nervous system of bilateral animals, with the other part being the central nervous system. 
  • The PNS consists of the nerves and ganglia outside the brain and spinal cord. Hence, System consisting all nerves outside the brain and spinal cord best describes the peripheral nervous system.
So, the correct answer is 'System consisting of all nerves outside the brain and spinal cord'.

The nervous system develop from which of the following primary germ layer?

  1. Endoderm

  2. Mesoderm

  3. Ectoderm

  4. Enteroderm

  5. Epidermis


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Neural crest cells of ectoderm migrate downward to form the dorsal root ganglia of the spinal nerves and the postganglionic sympathetic neurons. The sensory cells in the dorsal root ganglia give rise to dendrites extending to sense organs and axons extending into the spinal cord. Some other neural crest cells form parts of certain sense organs and parts of the head. Few head derivatives of the neural crest give rise to sensory nerves and other parts of the peripheral nervous system and ganglia of the autonomic nervous system. Thus, the correct answer is option C.

The innermost layer of meninges is

  1. Duramater

  2. Piamater

  3. Arachnoidmater

  4. Cortex


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

  • The meninges are three layers of protective tissue called the dura mater, arachnoid mater, and pia mater that surround the neuraxis. 
  • The meninges of the brain and spinal cord are continuous, being linked through the magnum foramen. 
  • In order from the outermost to innermost layer, the meninges are dura mater, arachnoid mater, subarachnoid space, and pia mater. Hence, The innermost layer of meninges is Pia mater.
So, the correct answer is 'Piamater'.

Which of the following is the component of central nervous system?

  1. Rhombencephalon

  2. Mesencephalon

  3. Telencephalon

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

  •  The central nervous system CNS is responsible for integrating sensory information and responding accordingly. 
  • The major divisions of the brain are the forebrain (telencephalon), midbrain (mesencephalon), and hindbrain (rhombencephalon).
  •  It consists of two main components: The spinal cord serves as a conduit for signals between the brain and the rest of the body. It also controls simple musculoskeletal reflexes without input from the brain. Hence, Rhombencephalon, Mesencephalon and Telencephalon are the components of central nervous system. 
So, the correct answer is 'All of the above'.

Largest cell in body is

  1. Lymph

  2. Osteoctyte

  3. Neuron

  4. Chromatophore


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Lymph is the fluid having the same composition as tissue fluid and is carried in lymph vessels. Osteocytes, the bone cells are the longest-lived cells. Chromatophores with black pigment present in certain parts of brain and retina are one of the largest cells at maturity; however, not it does not hold true for all chromatophores. Neurons are the largest cells that can be several feet long. Each neuron consists of the dendrite, axon and soma. Thus, the correct answer is option C.

The central nervous system develops as a result of 

  1. Metamorphosis

  2. Gastrulation

  3. Neurulation

  4. Invagination


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Metamorphosis is the process by which an organism changes its form or habits during normal development after embryonic stage.
Gastrulation is the process, where there are cell movements, which result in the reorganization of the embryo from blastula to gastrula.
Neurulation is the process of folding in the embryos of vertebrates, where there is the transformation of neural plate into the neural tube. This process induces the formation of the central nervous system.
Invagination is the infolding of one part within another part and it involves the morphogenetic processes by which an embryo takes form and is the initial step of gastrulation.
Thus, the correct answer is the option (C), 'Neurulation'.

Parasympathetic nervous system is not involved in

  1. Peristalsis

  2. Secretion of saliva

  3. Dilation of pupil

  4. Excitation of reproductive organs


Correct Option: C

CNS is mostly made of

  1. Motor neurons and sensory neurons

  2. Sensory neurons and association neurons

  3. Association neurons

  4. Motor neurons and association neurons


Correct Option: C

Which of the following substances leads to inhibition of central nervous system ?

  1. GABA

  2. Glycine

  3. Norepinephrine

  4. Both A and B


Correct Option: D

Arbor vitae is composed of

  1. Grey matter

  2. White matter

  3. Neuroglia cells

  4. All the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

White matter with patches of grey matter. Neuroglia cells are connective tissue cells of central nervous system. 

Brain and spinal cord are

  1. Effectors

  2. Receptors

  3. Nervous organs

  4. Intermediary neurons


Correct Option: C

The bundle of axons in the central nervous system is known as

  1. Nerve

  2. Ganglion

  3. Tract

  4. Neuron.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In the central nervous system the nerve fibres are organized in bundles called tracts. Ascending tracts carry impulses along the spinal cord toward the brain, and descending tracts carry them from the brain or higher regions in the spinal cord to lower regions.  So, the correct answer is option C.

Choose the correct answer from the alternatives given.
If the nervous system, after receiving information, interprets the information and decides how it might  respond, it is relying on the function.

  1. Motor

  2. Sensory

  3. Integrative

  4. Responsive


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The nervous system is a highly integrated system. It has three overlapping functions based on sensory input, integration, and motor output. At a more interactive level, the primary function of the nervous system is to control and communicate information throughout the body.

so, the correct option is 'Integrative'.

A bundle of fibres found outside the central nervous system is known as a

  1. Meninx

  2. Nerve

  3. Dendrite

  4. Tract


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bundles of fibres or axons, in the peripheral nervous system, are called nerves, and bundles of afferent fibres are known as sensory nerves. An efferent nerve fibre conducts signals from a motor neuron in the central nervous system to muscles.

So, the correct option is 'Nerve'.

Which of the following is the most complete list of animals that have both a central nervous system. (CNS) and a peripheral nervous system (PNS)?

  1. Hydra, planarian, earthworm, rabbit, human

  2. Planarian, earthworm, rabbit, human

  3. Earthworm, rabbit, human

  4. Rabbit, human


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The CNS contains the brain and the spinal cord. Everything else but the CNS it is known as the PNS. The PNS contains nerves, which leave the brain and the spinal cord and travel to all the parts of the body.

So, the correct option is 'Earthworm, rabbit, human'.

How many pairs of cranial nerves are mixed nerves?

  1. $3$

  2. $5$

  3. $4$

  4. $6$


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

$4$ pairs of cranial nerves are mixed nerves. These are trigeminal, facial, glossopharyngeal and vagus nerves.

Which part of the brain contains such an area which is neither clearly sensory nor motor in function?

  1. Medulla

  2. Cerebral cortex

  3. Grey matter of cerebrum

  4. Both A and C


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

  • The cerebral cortex of the brain has three regions of function, namely Sensory, motor and association areas. 
  • This association area does not belong either of the primary sensory or motor regions since its function is associative.
  • The main function of these association regions is to provide a perpetual understanding of the world. it helps in effective interaction, abstract thinking, and language. 
  • These association regions are present in the form of an interwoven network.

So the correct option is 'Cerebral cortex'.

In which lobe of the cerebrum are the visual centres located?

  1. Frontal lobe

  2. Parietal lobe

  3. Temporal love

  4. Occipital lobe


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The visual system is the part of the central nervous system which gives organisms the ability to process visual detail as sight, as well as enabling the formation of several non-image photo response functions. In cerebrum, the visual centres are located on the occipital lobe.

So, the correct option is 'Occipetal lobe'.

Rapid integration of the functional activities in human is achieved by 

  1. Nervous system

  2. Endocrine system

  3. Blood

  4. Muscular system


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The body's communication systems are the endocrine and nervous systems. At an integrative level, the primary function of the nervous system is to control many of the functions of our bodies and minds. It does this by extracting information from the environment using sensory receptors, sending signals that encode this information into the central nervous system, processing the information to determine an appropriate response, and sending output signals to muscles or glands to initiate the response. The nervous system responds rapidly to short-term changes. By nature, these hormones are synthesized at a distance from their target cells and travel through the bloodstream or intercellular fluid until they reach these cells. Upon reaching their target cell, the hormone acts on the cell to increase or decrease the expression of specific genes. This process takes significantly longer than that of the nervous system, as endocrine hormones must first be synthesized, transported to their target cell, and enter or signal the cell. Then, the target cell must go through the process of transcription, translation, and protein synthesis before the intended action of the hormone can be seen . 

Identify the origin of sympathetic nerve fibres and the location of their ganglia.

  1. They arise from thoraco-lumbar region of spinal cord and form ganglia just beside the vertebral column.

  2. They arise from thoraco-cervical region of spinal cord and form ganglia just beside the vertebral column.

  3. They arise from cranio-sacral region of spinal cord and form ganglia very close to effector organ.

  4. They arise from thoraco-lumbar region of spinal cord and form ganglia very close to effector organ


Correct Option: A
Explanation:
The sympathetic nervous system( also called thoracic-lumber outflow as its preganglionic fibres arise from the thoracic and lumbar region of the spinal cord) consists of two sympathetic nerves or chains running from head to the end of the sacral region, one on each side of the vertebral column.
Each sympathetic chain bears several ganglia called lateral or chain ganglia. some chain ganglia fuse to form three ganglia, in the neck, after which there is a linear series of ganglia in the thoracic and lumbar regions.
So, the correct answer is 'They arise from the thoracolumbar region of spinal cord and form ganglia just beside the vertebral column'.


Neurons are important components of

  1. Brain

  2. Central nervous system

  3. Spinal cord

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Our nervous system is made up of brain, spinal cord, sense receptors and a whole lot of nerves. But all these are ultimately made up of nerve cells or neurons.

Neurons are cells that send and receive electro-chemical signals to and from the brain and nervous system. There are about 100 billion neurons in the brain. 

Body coordination is maintained by

  1. Circulatory system

  2. Nervous system

  3. Endocrine system

  4. Both B and C


Correct Option: D

Choose the type of nervous system and type of muscle supplying visceral organs

  1. Sympathetic nervous system, voluntary

  2. Sympathetic nervous system, involuntary

  3. Parasympathetic nervous system, involuntary

  4. Both sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems, involuntary


Correct Option: D
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