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Components of nervous system - class-X

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State true or false. Correct false statement.
Systematic desensitization is proposed by Ellis.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A

Involuntary muscles are

  1. Under the control of will

  2. Not under the control of will

  3. Controlled by nervous system

  4. Not controlled by nervous system


Correct Option: A,D

Centre of autonomic nervous system is located in?

  1. Hypothalamus

  2. Medulla Oblongata

  3. Cerebellum

  4. Both $(1)$ and $(2)$


Correct Option: A
Explanation:
The nervous system in humans controls a variety of functions. The central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system are the two major parts of the nervous system. The peripheral nervous system is further of two types- the somatic nervous system and the autonomic nervous system. The somatic system controls the sense organs and voluntary muscles. The autonomic nervous system controls the internal organs and glands of the body. The hypothalamus acts as the center of the autonomic nervous system and controls its activities.
So the correct answer is 'Hypothalamus'.

Organism that can respond to stimuli are 

  1. Eukaryotes only

  2. Prokaaryotes only

  3. Both $(i)$ and $(ii)$

  4. Those with a well developed nervous system


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All living organism need to respond to change in their environment. They respond to stimuli after this detection takes place. 

Stimulus > detection> coordination> response. 
Receptors are specialized cells that detect a stimulus. Their job is to convert the stimulus into electrical signals in nerve cells.

So the correct option is " Those with a well developed nervous system". 

Sympatheticnervous system is also called 

  1. visceral nervous system

  2. thoraco-lumber nervous system

  3. cranio-sacral nervous system

  4. mesentaric nervous system


Correct Option: B

In mammals, the autonomic system is composed of

  1. Sympathetic and parasympathetic nerves

  2. Cranial and spinal nerves

  3. Brain and spinal cord

  4. Medullated and non-medullated nerves


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The nervous system is divided into two major divisions, central and peripheral nervous system. 

The centrally located central nervous system includes brain and spinal cord. Peripheral nervous system includes all cranial and spinal nerves. 
Peripheral nervous system is further divided into somatic and autonomous divisions. The autonomous nervous system has two divisions; sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions, which have opposite functions. 
The nerve fibres are classified as myelinated and non myelinated fibres on the basis of presence or absence of myelin sheath. Myelinated fibres are present in the white matter of brain and spinal cord as well as in cranial and spinal nerves. Non-myelinated fibres are present in autonomous nerves system. 

Which is activated in stress condition?

  1. Sympathetic nervous system

  2. Parasympathetic nervous system

  3. Somatic nervous system

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A

In human, autonomic nervous system is composed of 

  1. Sympathetic and parasympathetic nerves

  2. Cranial and spinal nerves

  3. Brain and spinal nerves

  4. Medulated and non medulated nerves


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Humans, the autonomic nervous system is composed of the sympathetic nervous system (SNS) and parasympathetic nervous system (PNS). 

They have antagonistic (opposite) effects on the internal organs they innervate
The SNS is activated during critical situations, like fight or flight responses and consists of motor neurons that stimulate skeletal muscles. PNS is activated whilst at rest, such as during food digestion after eating and it consists of motor neurons that control smooth muscles, cardiac muscles, and glands. Hence option A is correct.

Centre of autonomic nervous system is located in

  1. Hypothalamus

  2. Medulla oblongata

  3. Cerebellum

  4. Both A and B


Correct Option: D
Explanation:
  • Autonomous system the part of the nervous system responsible for the control of the bodily functions not consciously directed, such as breathing, the heartbeat, and digestive processes.
  • Centre of the autonomic nervous system is located in Hypothalamus and Medulla oblongata.
  • So, the correct answer is 'Both A and B'.

Which of the following is not the action of sympathetic nervous system?

  1. Dilation of pupil

  2. Storage of bile in the gall bladder

  3. Constriction of peripheral arteries

  4. Contraction in the wall of urinary bladder


Correct Option: B

The inhibitory effect of vagus nerve on the heart is due to the secretion of 

  1. Acetylcholine

  2. Norepinephrine

  3. Glycine

  4. Dopamine


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The autonomous nervous system controls the heartbeat rate via the cardioregulatory centre in the medulla oblongata. The emergency conditions activate the sympathetic motor nerve and make the adrenal medulla to release epinephrine and norepinephrine which in turn increase the heartbeat rate. On the other hand, vagus nerve conducts the parasympathetic motor impulses which in turn slow down the heartbeat rate by the effect of acetylcholine; a neurotransmitter released by the parasympathetic nervous system. Glycine and dopamine are neurotransmitters of the central nervous system while the heartbeat rate is controlled by an autonomous nervous system; a division of peripheral nervous system. Thus, the correct answer is option A.

Sympathetic nervous system is stimulated by the hormone

  1. Acetylcholine

  2. Dopamine

  3. Adrenaline

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

  • The sympathetic nervous system (SNS) is part of the autonomic nervous system (ANS), which also includes the parasympathetic nervous system (PNS).
  • The sympathetic nervous system releases hormone called adrenaline most often termed as the fight or flight response.
  •  Adrenaline, also known as epinephrine, is a hormone, neurotransmitter, and medication. Adrenaline is normally produced by both the adrenal glands and certain neurons. It plays an important role in the fight-or-flight response by increasing blood flow to muscles, the output of the heart, pupil dilation response, and blood sugar level. Hence, the Sympathetic nervous system is stimulated by the hormone Adrenaline. 
 So, the correct answer is 'Adrenaline'.

A nerve leading to the small intestine causes the rate of digestion to increase, this nerve belongs to 
I. Autonomic
II. Sympathetic
III. Peripheral
IV. Enteric

  1. I and II only

  2. II and III only

  3. I, II, and III

  4. I, III, and IV

  5. II, III, and IV


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

  • The nervous system is divided into two types CNS and peripheral nervous system.
  • The peripheral nervous system is in turn divided into the somatic nervous system and autonomic nervous system.
  • The autonomic nervous system regulates the internal and involuntary movement.For example,respiration,cardiovascular,digestive etc.
  • The autonomic(visceral) nervous system is again divided into the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system.
  • The enteric nervous system receives inputs from the parasympathetic and sympathetic parts of the nervous system,
  • Sympathetic decreases the rate of digestion whereas parasympathetic increases the rate of digestion via the enteric nervous system.
  • A nerve leading to the small intestine causes the rate of digestion to increase, this nerve belongs to Peripheral, Peripheral and Enteric.

So, the correct answer is 'I, III, and IV'.

Which of the following is regulated by autonomic nervous system?

  1. Heart

  2. Internal organs

  3. Brain

  4. External organs


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

  • The autonomic nervous system is a control system that acts largely unconsciously and regulates bodily functions such as the heart rate, digestion, respiratory rate, pupillary response, urination, and sexual arousal. Hence, Internal organs are regulated by the autonomic nervous system.
So, the correct answer is 'Internal organs'.

While walking home from night class, a college student was frightened by a barking dog. After walking to another block, she notices her breathing and heart rate have slowed down to normal levels. Which branch of her nervous system is responsible for these changes?

  1. The sympathetic nervous system

  2. The parasympathetic nervous system

  3. The afferent nervous system

  4. The somatic nervous system


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The parasympathetic nervous system is one of three divisions of the autonomic nervous system. Sometimes called as the rest and digest system, the parasympathetic system conserves energy as it slows the heart rate, increases intestinal and gland activity, and relaxes sphincter muscles in the gastrointestinal tract. 

Therefore, the correct answer is option B.

Which system includes the motor neurons that innervate skeletal muscles?

  1. Enteric nervous system

  2. Somatic nervous system

  3. Peripheral nervous system

  4. Parasympathetic division

  5. Sympathetic division


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A motor neuron is a nerve cell whose body is located in the spinal cord and the fiber projects outside the spinal cord. This directly or indirectly controls the effector organs such as the muscles and glands. The motor neurons are differentiated as alpha , beta and gamma motor neurons.  A single motor neuron may innervate many muscle fibers. The somatic nervous system also known as the voluntary nervous system consists of afferent and efferent nerves that innervate the skeletal muscles. 

Which of the following functions is influenced by autonomic nervous system?

  1. Heart rate

  2. Digestion

  3. Urination

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

  • The autonomic nervous system is a control system that acts largely unconsciously and regulates bodily functions such as the heart rate, digestion, respiratory rate, pupillary response, urination, and sexual arousal. Hence, Heart rate, Digestion and Urination functions are influenced by the autonomic nervous system. 
So, the correct answer is 'All of the above'.

Sight of delicious food usually makes mouth watery, it is a 

  1. Hormonal response

  2. Neural response

  3. Optic response

  4. Olfactory response


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The sense of smell and sight of food are governed by olfactory and optic responses which work together to initiate the neural response during the cephalic phase of digestion. Sight, smell and sense of food initiate the neural response in which central nervous system prepares the stomach to receive food. The responses include salivation and secretion of gastric juices. The ingestion of food stimulates the hormonal responses to food which includes endocrine system to ensure releases of various digestive hormones at appropriate time. Thus, tye correct answer is option B.

Autonomic nervous system controls

  1. Voluntary activities

  2. Involuntary activites

  3. Both A and B

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

  • The Peripheral Nervous System is divided into two systems: the autonomic nervous system, which regulates involuntary actions such as breathing and digestion, and the somatic nervous system, which governs voluntary action and body reflexes.
  •  The autonomic nervous system is a control system that acts largely unconsciously and regulates bodily functions such as the heart rate, digestion, respiratory rate, pupillary response, urination, and sexual arousal. Hence, Autonomic nervous system controls Involuntary activities.
 So, the correct answer is 'Involuntary activities'.

Which of the following is activated in stress condition?

  1. Sympathetic

  2. Parasympathetic

  3. Somatic

  4. Whole ANS


Correct Option: A
Explanation:
Sympathetic nervous system is activated in stress condition.
The stress response begins in the brain. When someone confronts a danger, the eyes or ears (or both) send the information to the amygdala, an area of the brain that contributes to emotional processing. The amygdala interprets the images and sounds. When it perceives danger, it instantly sends a distress signal to the hypothalamus.
When someone experiences a stressful event, the amygdala, an area of the brain that contributes to emotional processing, sends a distress signal to the hypothalamus. This area of the brain functions like a command center, communicating with the rest of the body through the nervous system so that the person has the energy to fight or flee.
The hypothalamus is a command center. This area of the brain communicates with the rest of the body through the autonomic nervous system, which controls such involuntary body functions as breathing, blood pressure, heartbeat, and the dilation or constriction of key blood vessels and small airways in the lungs called bronchioles. The autonomic nervous system has two components, the sympathetic nervous system and the parasympathetic nervous system. The sympathetic nervous system functions like a gas pedal in a car. It triggers the fight-or-flight response, providing the body with a burst of energy so that it can respond to perceived dangers. The parasympathetic nervous system acts like a brake. It promotes the "rest and digest" response that calms the body down after the danger has passed.

Which nerve fibres supply the stomach and intestine?

  1. Sympathetic nerve fibres

  2. Parasympathetic nerve fibres

  3. Parasympathetic and sympathetic nerve fibres

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C

A polypeptide that regulates hunger is

  1. Endorphin

  2. Encephalin

  3. Insulin

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:
Endomorphins are the chemical substance which is present in the neurons. It helps in the perception of pain, reactions to stress, and cardiovascular, respiratory and digestive functions. They are produced within the body so they are known as endogenous. They specifically work by binding to opoid receptors which are mainly found in nervous system and regulates the motor neurons and autonomic nervous system. The regulation of sympathetic and parasympathetic chain helps to control hunger.
So, the correct answer is option A.

Autonomic nervous system affects 

  1. Reflex actions

  2. Internal organs

  3. Sensory organs

  4. Motor organs


Correct Option: B

Intercellular communication in multicellular organisms occur through

  1. Digestive system

  2. Nervous system

  3. Both-nervous and endocrine systems

  4. Respiratory system only


Correct Option: C

One function of parasympathetic nervous system is

  1. Contraction of rectum

  2. Inhibits salivation

  3. Acceleration of heart beat

  4. Constriction of pupil


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The parasympathetic nervous system, or PSNS, is a part of the nervous system. The nervous system sends signals to and from different parts of the body via nerves. The PSNS is responsible for all the activities that take place when the body is at rest. During a period of flight and fight, the pupils dilate to allow us to see more clearly and make faster decisions. During rest and digest, the PSNS causes the pupils to constrict.

So, the correct option is ' Constriction of pupil '.

The only bone marrow cell that never appears in peripheral blood is

  1. Myeloblast

  2. Myelocyte

  3. Lymphoblast

  4. Megaloblast.


Correct Option: A

Who discovered autonomic nervous system and its components?

  1. Langley

  2. Sherington

  3. Pavlov

  4. Mc Lennan


Correct Option: A

Autonomic nervous system controls

  1. Reflex actions

  2. Sense organs

  3. Internal organs

  4. Skeletal muscles


Correct Option: C

Sympathetic nervous system is also called

  1. Visceral

  2. Thoracico-lumbar

  3. Cranio-sacral

  4. Mesenteric


Correct Option: B

Sympathetic nerves in mammals develop from

  1. Sacral region

  2. Cervical region

  3. Thoracico-lumbar region

  4. 3rd, 7th, 9th and 10th cranial nerves


Correct Option: C

One of the examples of the action of the autonomous nervous systems

  1. Pupillary reflex

  2. Swallowing of food

  3. Peristalsis of the intestines

  4. Knee-jerk response


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pupillary diameter, which is primarily under the control of the autonomous nervous systems.

So, the correct option is 'Pupillary reflex'.

Extension of sympathetic nervous system is 

  1. Adrenal medulla

  2. Adrenal cortex

  3. Pineal

  4. Neurohypophysis


Correct Option: A
Explanation:
Sympathetic nervous system is a division of autonomous nervous system (ANS). ANS has two parts, sympathetic and parasympathetic, both of which are antagonistic to each other in effects. Sympathetic nervous system produces effects on body in response to epinephrine or adrenaline hormone secreted from adrenal medulla. Adrenaline is known as emergency hormone and induces fight or flight response in body whenever homeostasis of body is disturbed.
So, the correct answer is 'Adrenal medulla'.

Choose the correct answer from the alternatives given.
Neurons m the autonomic nervous system include

  1. two motor neurons and one ganglion

  2. one motor neuron and two ganglia

  3. two motor neurons and no ganglia

  4. two motor neurons and two ganglia


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Motor neurons of the autonomic nervous system are found in autonomic ganglia. The activity of autonomic ganglionic neurons is modulated by preganglionic neurons located in the central nervous system.

So, the correct option is 'two motor neurons and one ganglion'.

Overall nerves slow down the body and divert energy to digestion and other basic housekeeping tasks; and nerves slow down housekeeping tasks and increase overall activity, in times of heightened awareness or excitement.

  1. Autonomic; Somatic

  2. Sympathetic; Parasympathetic

  3. Parasympathetic; Sympathetic

  4. Peripheral; Central


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The parasympathetic nervous system decreases respiration and heart rate and increases digestion. Stimulation of the parasympathetic nervous systems results in the construction of pupils. Decrease heart rate and blood pressure. And reverse goes for sympathetic.

So, the correct option is 'Parasympathetic, sympathetic'.

Parasympathetic and sympathetic nerves, to bring about minor adjustments in internal organ activity

  1. service entirely different internal organs

  2. work antagonistically, most often

  3. come into play only during a fight-flight response

  4. none of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The parasympathetic nervous system decreases respiration and heart rate and increases digestion. Stimulation of the parasympathetic nervous systems results in the construction of pupils. Decrease heart rate and blood pressure.

So, the correct option is 'Work antagonistically, most often'.

If parasympathetic nerve of the human is cut then heart beat -

  1. Unaffected

  2. Decreases

  3. Increases

  4. Stop


Correct Option: C
Explanation:
The parasympathetic nerve with spinal ganglionic nerves mediates the lowering of the heart rate. So if the parasympathetic nerve of human is cut or damaged it will result in an increase of heart rate which will result in an increase in heartbeat per minute.
So, the correct answer is 'Increase'

Parasympathetic nervous system develops from region

  1. Thoracolumbar

  2. Craniosacral

  3. Cervical

  4. Lumbar


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The parasympathetic nervous system differs from the sympathetic nervous system in origin because the parasympathetic nervous system develops both in the brain and spinal cord while the sympathetic nervous system only develops in the spinal cord. The parasympathetic nervous system originates from the sacral region of the spinal cord and cranial nerves of III, VII, IX, and X. So, the development region is called craniosacral.

Hence, the correct answer is 'Craniosacral'.

The autonomic ganglion, which houses the synapse for the Parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system, is the 

  1. prevertebral ganglion

  2. terminal ganglion

  3. sympathetic trunk ganglion

  4. parasympathetic trunk ganglion


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Motor neurons of the autonomic nervous system are found in autonomic ganglia. The activity of autonomic ganglionic neurons is modulated by preganglionic neurons located in the central nervous system.

So, the correct option is 'terminal ganglion'.

Autonomic nervous system controls

  1. Reflex action

  2. Sense organs

  3. Internal organs

  4. Skeletal muscle


Correct Option: C
Explanation:
The autonomic nervous system controls internal organs. It is responsible for the maintenance and regulation of internal environment by controlling automatic activities of the internal body organs. It regulates the functions of those organs which are not under the control of will (involuntary functions) such as circulatory, respiratory systems, involuntary muscles and visceral organs. So, the correct answer is option C.

Which of the following is not a sympathetic effect?

  1. Increased blood pressure

  2. Increased storage of glycogen from glucose

  3. Increased heart rate

  4. Increased constriction of the blood vessels


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The parasympathetic nervous system decreases respiration and heart rate and increases digestion. Stimulation of the parasympathetic nervous systems results in the construction of pupils. Salivation, decrease heart rate and blood pressure.

So, the correct option is 'Increased storage of glycogen from glucose'.

The autonomic system has two divisions called

  1. CNS and PNS

  2. somatic and skeletal systems

  3. efferent and afferent systems

  4. sympathetic and parasympathetic systems


Correct Option: D
Explanation:
The autonomic nervous system is associated with involuntary responses. The autonomic nervous system regulates many of the internal organs through a balance of two aspects, or divisions. In addition to the endocrine system, the autonomic nervous system is instrumental in homeostatic mechanisms in the body. The two divisions of the autonomic nervous system are the sympathetic division and the parasympathetic division. The sympathetic system is associated with the fight-or-flight response, and parasympathetic activity is referred to by the epithet of rest and digest. Homeostasis is the balance between the two systems.

So, the correct answer is 'sympathetic and parasympathetic systems'.

Sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems are often synergistic in their functions.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: B
Explanation:
  • The autonomic nervous system is divided into two subdivisions. They are the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system.
  • The sympathetic nervous system (SNS) controls the body's responses to a perceived threat and is responsible for the "fight or flight" response while The parasympathetic nervous system (PNS) controls homeostasis and the body at rest and is responsible for the body's "rest and digest" function.
  • Hence Sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems are often antagonistic(opposing) in their functions.
  • So, the given statement is false.

The autonomous nervous system is completely independent of the central nervous system.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

  • The nervous system is divided into two major subdivisions. They are the Central nervous system(brain and spinal cord) and peripheral nervous system.
  • The peripheral nervous system is in turn divided into two divisions. They are a somatic and autonomic nervous system.
  • The main function of the PNS is to connect the CNS to the limbs and organs, essentially serving as a relay between the brain and spinal cord and the rest of the body.
  • The autonomous nervous system is completely independent of the central nervous system is a false statement because, within the brain, the autonomic nervous system is regulated by the hypothalamus(part of CNS).

The two systems exerting opposite influence on the same organ/organs are 

  1. Endocrine and exocrine glands.

  2. Muscular and nervous systems.

  3. Endocrine and nervous systems.

  4. Sympathetic and parasympathetic.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The sympathetic nervous system controls the fight response in the body. The parasympathetic nervous system controls the feed and breed activities of the body. The sympathetic nervous system (SNS) acts as an antagonist to the action of the parasympathetic nervous system(PNS) and the PNS acts as an antagonist to the action of SNS.

So, the correct option is 'Sympathetic and Parasympathetic'

Consider the following statements and state true or false.
1. Synaptic cleft of neurons secrete adrenaline.
2. Myelinated nerve fibres and enveloped with Schwann cells, which form a myelin sheath around the axon.
3. Non-myelinated nerve fibre is enclosed by a Schwann cell that does not form a myelin sheath.
4. Spinal cord and cranial nerves are made up of non-myelinated nerve fibres.

  1. 1, 2 are correct but 3 and 4 are wrong.

  2. 1, 2 and 3 are correct but 4 is wrong.

  3. 3 and 4 are correct while 2 and 3 are wrong.

  4. 1 and 4 are correct while 2 and 3 are wrong.

  5. 2 and 3 are correct while 1 and 4 are wrong.


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Myelin sheath is the insulating envelope of myelin, that surrounds the core of a nerve fiber or axon and that facilitates the transmission of nerve impulses, formed from the cell membrane of the Schwann cell in the peripheral nervous system and from oligodendroglia cells. Nonmyelinated nerve fiber lacks the fatty myelin insulating sheath. Such fibers form the gray matter of the nervous system, as distinguished from the white matter of myelinated fibers. 

Parasympathetic system causes

  1. Inhibition of sweat glands

  2. Constriction of pupil in bright light

  3. Increase in rate of respiration

  4. Increase in heart beat


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The pupillary light reflex is a reflex that controls the diameter of the pupil, in response to the intensity of light that falls on the retina of the pupil and the eye. Parasympathetic nerve fibres from the third (oculomotor) cranial nerve innervate the muscle that causes constriction of the pupil, whereas sympathetic nerve fibres control dilation. 

Function of sympathetic system is to

  1. Decrease heart beat

  2. Increase heart beat

  3. Contract respiratory organ

  4. Secrete saliva


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The sympathetic branch of our autonomic nervous system originates in the spinal cord. It goes into action to prepare the body for physical or mental activity. Its general action is to mobilize the body in a fight response. It increases muscle blood flow and tension, dilates pupils, accelerates heart rate and respiration, and increases perspiration and arterial blood pressure. To conserve and concentrate energy, it slows down digestive activity.

Which of the following two systems are opposite in action to each other?

  1. Nervous - Sensory

  2. Nervous - Endocrine

  3. Sensory - Endocrine

  4. Parasympathetic - Sympathetic


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions function in opposition to each other. 

This opposition is better termed complementary in nature rather than antagonistic. The sympathetic division functions in actions requiring quick responses. The parasympathetic division functions with actions that do not require immediate reaction. The sympathetic system is often considered the "fight or flight" system, while the parasympathetic system is often considered the "rest and digest" or "feed and breed" system.

ANS affects the

  1. Reflex actions

  2. Sensory organs

  3. Internal organs

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The autonomic nervous system (ANS), also known as the visceral nervous system and involuntary nervous system, is a division of the peripheral nervous system, that influences the function of internal organs. The autonomic nervous system is a control system, that acts largely unconsciously and regulates the heart rate, digestion, respiratory rate, pupillary response, urination, and sexual arousal.

If parasympathetic nerve of the rabbit is cut, then heart beat

  1. Remains unaffected

  2. Decreases

  3. Increases

  4. Stops


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

If parasympathetic nerve of the rabbit is cut, the most immediate effect would be an increase in heart rate. Also, the regulation of heart rate, contractile state, and conduction of electrical impulses through the heart would be impaired. The reason for the observed effects is that the vagus nerve carries important information to the heart from a part of the central nervous system called the parasympathetic nervous system. The parasympathetic nervous system is often considered the "rest and digest" system. It decreases heart rate, decreases how strongly the heart contracts with each beat, and decreases the rate at which electrical impulses are conducted through the heart.

Conservation of energy take place by 

  1. Sympathetic autonomic nervous system

  2. Parasympathetic autonomic nervous system

  3. Reflex action

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Parasympathetic autonomic nervous system (PNS) responses are highly specific, as supported by the direct innervation of target organs. The PNS is inhibitory, and promotes energy conservation. The primary defense strategies supported by the PNS involve energy conservation. PNS activation promotes passive coping strategies, such as withdrawal or disengagement, dissociation and the immobility response. Examples of passive coping styles include physical or emotional withdrawal.

Autonomic nervous system controls

  1. Conditioned reflexes

  2. Functioning of spinal cord

  3. Functioning of visceral organs

  4. Reflex actions


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The autonomic nervous system is the part of the nervous system, that supplies the internal organs, like blood vessels, stomach, intestine, liver, kidneys, bladder, genitals, lungs, pupils, heart, and sweat, salivary, and digestive glands. 

This system works automatically (autonomously), without a person's conscious effort. The autonomic nervous system controls blood pressure, heart and breathing rates, body temperature, digestion, metabolism (thus affecting body weight), the balance of water and electrolytes (such as sodium and calcium), the production of body fluids (saliva, sweat, and tears), urination, defecation, sexual response, and other processes.

After sympathetic stimulation, which type of activities are not present in a human being?

  1. Tachycardia

  2. Bronchodilation

  3. Micturition

  4. Semen ejaculation


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Urinary storage is a function of the sympathetic nervous system, whereas micturition is a function of the parasympathetic nervous system.

Given below is a table comparing the effects of sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system for four features. which one feature is correctly matched?


Feature Sympathetic Parasympathetic
1. Salivary gland stimulates   inhibits
2. Pupil of the eye dilates  constricts
3. Heart rate decreases increases
4. Intestinal peristalsis stimulates inhibits

  1. 1

  2. 2

  3. 3

  4. 4


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Parasympathetic innervation leads to pupillary constriction. A circular muscle called as the sphincter pupillae accomplishes this task. Sympathetic innervation leads to pupillary dilation. Dilation is controlled by the dilator pupillae, a group of muscles in the peripheral 2/3 of the iris.

The inhibitory effect of vagus nerve on the heart is due to the secretion of

  1. Acetylcholine

  2. Norepinephrine

  3. Glycine

  4. Dopamine


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Acetylcholine is the main vagal neurotransmitter. The vagus nerve controls the heart rate by electrical impulses to the SA node of the heart in which acetylcholine release slows down the pulse rate and decreases the blood pressure. Thus the correct answer is option A.

Given below are comparing the effects of sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system for four features.
Which one feature is correctly described?

  1. Feature- Salivary glands, Sympathetic nervous system- Stimulates secretion, Parasympathetic nervous system- Inhibits secretion

  2. Feature- Pupil of the eye, Sympathetic nervous system- Dilates, Parasympathetic nervous system- Constricts

  3. Feature- Heart rate, Sympathetic nervous system- Decreases, Parasympathetic nervous system- Increases

  4. Feature- Intestinal peristalsis, Sympathetic nervous system- Stimulates, Parasympathetic nervous system- Inhibits


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Sympathetic nervous system inhibits salivary gland secretion, accelerates the heart rate, decreases intestinal peristalsis and dilate the pupil of the eye. Whereas parasympathetic nervous system stimulates salivary gland secretion, slows heart rate, stimulates intestinal peristalsis and constricts pupil of the eye. The sympathetic and the parasympathetic nervous system are parts of the autonomic nervous system. These systems work in balance with each other and directly or indirectly affect almost every structure in the body. The sympathetic nervous system has an active "pushing" function, the parasympathetic has mainly a relaxing function.

Constriction of the pupil is function of

  1. Parasympathetic system

  2. Hypothalamus

  3. Thalamus

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Constriction of the pupil is the function of the parasympathetic system. The parasympathetic nervous system is one of the two divisions of the autonomic nervous system, the other is the sympathetic nervous system. The autonomic nervous system is responsible for regulating the body's unconscious actions. The parasympathetic system is responsible for stimulation of "rest and digest" or "feed and breed" activities that occur when the body is at rest, especially after eating, including sexual arousal, salivation, lacrimation (tears), urination, digestion and defecation. 

Select the wrong paired match from the following.

  1. CNS - Site of information processing and control

  2. PNS - Transmission of impulses to and from the CNS

  3. SNS - Relays impulses from the CNS to skeletal muscles

  4. ANS - Transmission of impulses from the CNS to voluntary organs


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The central nervous system (CNS) includes brain and spinal cord. It integrates and stores the sensory information from external and internal sense organs and commands different organs to respond accordingly. 

Peripheral nervous system (PNS) lies outside the central nervous system and consists of somatic and autonomic nervous system. Somatic nervous system (SNS) serves to carry the sensory information from external sensory receptors to CNS and motor signals from CNS to skeletal muscles (the voluntary actions). 
The autonomic division (ANS) of peripheral nervous system consists of motor fibres that relay nerve impulses from CNS to cardiac and smooth muscles and glands, thereby controlling the functioning of internal organs, without our conscious control (the involuntary actions). 
PNS relays information to and from CNS via its somatic and autonomic divisions.
Therefore, the correct answer is option D.

If a man could learn to stop his heartbeat at will, he must have control over his 

  1. Central nervous system

  2. Peripheral nervous system

  3. Autonomic nervous system

  4. Cranial nerves


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The central nervous system includes brain and spinal cord. It integrates and stores the sensory information from external and internal sense organs and commands different organs to respond accordingly.

Peripheral nervous system lies outside the central nervous system. It serves to carry the sensory information from external sensory receptors to CNS and motor signals from CNS to skeletal muscles via its somatic division (the voluntary actions). The autonomic division of peripheral nervous system controls the cardiac and smooth muscles and glands, thereby the functioning of internal organs, without our conscious control (the involuntary actions). The autonomic nervous system controls the heartbeat rate via cardioregulatory centre in the medulla oblongata. The emergency conditions activate the sympathetic motor nerve and make the adrenal medulla release epinephrine and norepinephrine which in turn increase the heartbeat rate. On the other hand, vagus nerve conducts the parasympathetic motor impulses which in turn slow down the heartbeat rate by the effect of acetylcholine. Thus, to control heartbeat, a man should have control over its autonomic nervous system. 
The 12 pairs of cranial nerves are part of the peripheral nervous system and are mostly concentrated in head, neck and facial region of the body (vagus nerve X being the part of autonomous division serves as an exception). 
Hence, the correct answer is option C.

The heart rate is increased by a nerve which belongs to the following division of nervous system.
I. Autonomic
II. Central
III. Peripheral
IV. Sympathetic

  1. I and IV only

  2. II and III only

  3. I, II, and III

  4. I, III, and IV

  5. II, III, and IV


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The autonomous nervous system controls the heart beat rate via cardioregulatory centre in the medulla oblongata. The emergency conditions activate the sympathetic motor nerve and make the adrenal medulla release epinephrine and norepinephrine which in turn increase the heart beat rate. Hence, the nerve which increases heart beat is part of autonomic and sympathetic nervous system. The central nervous system includes brain and spinal cord only. The peripheral nervous system includes all cranial and spinal nerves; the 12 pairs of cranial nerves, except Vagus nerve, are part of the peripheral nervous system and are mostly concentrated in head, neck and facial region of the body. Vagus nerve conducts the parasympathetic motor impulses which in turn slow down the heart beat rate by the effect of acetylcholine; a neurotransmitter released by the parasympathetic nervous system. 

Therefore, the correct answer is option A.

Which of the following is not a characteristic of the human sympathetic nervous system?

  1. Prepares the person for fight or flight

  2. Has ganglia near the spinal cord

  3. Increases heart beat

  4. Is a craniosacral division of the autonomic nervous system


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The human sympathetic nervous system controls the functions (for example accelerated heartbeat, reduced digestion rate etc) that help prepare the organism for the physical strain which is required to escape from a dangerous situation.

The preganglionic fibres of sympathetic nervous system arise from thoracic lumbar portion of spinal cord and immediately terminate in ganglia lying near the cord. 
Under stress conditions, preganglionic neurons of this system release acetylcholine which in turn makes postganglionic neurons to release norepinephrine causing increased heart beat.
Sympathetic nervous system is thoracic lumber division of autonomous nervous system. The parasympathetic system is its sacral division
So, the correct answer is 'Is a craniosacral division of the autonomic nervous system'

Which of the following systems slows the heart rate, constricts the pupil and stimulates pancreatic activity during emergency conditions?

  1. Enteric nervous system

  2. Somatic nervous system

  3. Peripheral nervous system

  4. Parasympathetic division

  5. Sympathetic division


Correct Option: D
Explanation:
Parasympathetic nervous system slows the heart rate, constricts the pupil and stimulates pancreatic activity during emergency conditions.
The parasympathetic nervous system has almost the exact opposite effect and relaxes the body and inhibits or slows many high energy functions.
Heart rate is controlled by the two branches of the autonomic nervous system. The sympathetic nervous system (SNS) and the parasympathetic nervous system (PNS). The sympathetic nervous system (SNS) releases the hormones (catecholamines - epinephrine and norepinephrine) to accelerate the heart rate. The parasympathetic nervous system (PNS) releases the hormone acetylcholine to slow the heart rate. 
The reduced heart rate results from an increase in activity of the parasympathetic nervous system, and perhaps from a decrease in activity of the sympathetic nervous system.
Examples of body functions stimulated by the parasympathetic nervous system  include sexual arousal, salivation, lacrimation, urination, digestion, and defecation. 
The parasympathetic nervous system is also known as the rest and digest activation, is the segment that assists with normal, autonomic functions. Typically all are in the control of the parasympathetic nervous system. Since this is the normal state of the body, the parasympathetic system is more active than the sympathetic system in controlling body functions.

Which of the following human parasympathetic function is not under the control of a cranial nerve?

  1. Contraction of bladder

  2. Constriction of pupil

  3. Increase of salivation

  4. Stimulation of gall bladder activity


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The parasympathetic nervous system decreases respiration and heart rate and increases digestion. Stimulation of the parasympathetic nervous systems results in the construction of pupils. Salivation, decrease heart rate and blood pressure.

So, the correct option is 'Contraction of bladder'.

Which of the following is not an effect produced by parasympathetic stimulation?

  1. Dilation of the pupils

  2. Increased saliva production

  3. Increased stomach activity

  4. Constriction of the bronchi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The parasympathetic nervous system decreases respiration and heart rate and increases digestion. Stimulation of the parasympathetic nervous systems results in the construction of pupils. Decrease heart rate and blood pressure.

So, the correct option is 'Dilation of pupil'.

How many pairs of sympathetic ganglia are present in ANS?

  1. 10

  2. 12

  3. 22

  4. 31.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Sympathetic ganglia are the ganglia of the sympathetic nervous system. It's function is to deliver information to the body about stress and when the body is in danger, and are responsible for the fight-or-flight response. There are usually 21-23 pairs of these ganglia are present that is, 3 in the cervical region, 11 in the thoracic region, 4 in the lumbar region and 4-5 in the sacral region. So, the correct answer is option C.

An example of autonomous nervous system is

  1. Swallowing food

  2. Pillary reflex

  3. Peristalsis of intestine

  4. Knee-jerk response


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The autonomic nervous system controls the coordinated and involuntary movements of the body. The peristalsis of the intestine is an involuntary visceral movement which is controlled by the autonomic nervous system. 

A. Swallowing of food initially is controlled by the somatic nervous system.
B. Pupillary reflex is an unconditioned reflex.
C. Peristalsis of the intestine is controlled by the autonomic nervous system.
D. The knee-jerk response is a monosynaptic reflex action.
Hence, the correct answer is 'Peristalsis of intestine'.

The parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system:

  1. arises from the cranial and sacral spinal cord segments

  2. is concerned with conserving and restoring energy H

  3. has ganglia near or within visceral effectors

  4. all of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The parasympathetic division of autonomic nervous system. The nerve fibres of this system arise from the brain, the cranial nerves and the sacrum of the spinal cord, the sacral nerves

The parasympathetic system is also called the rest and digest system as it stimulates digestion and assimilation
The efferent nerves of the parasympathetic nervous system form ganglia close to the visceral organs or the nerves are innervated in the visceral organs, resulting in the nerve fibers closer to the effector organs to be very short in length
So, the correct option is 'all of the above'

Birds, bees and bacteria are able to navigate their path with the help of

  1. Brain

  2. Hormones

  3. Intuition

  4. Magnetite


Correct Option: D

Which of the following options correctly identifies the effect of sympathetic and parasympathetic neural system on given features or organs?

  1. Feature/organ - Salivary glands

    Sympathetic neural system - Stimulates secretion
    Parasympathetic neural system - Inhibits secretion

  2. Feature/organ - Pupil of the eye

    Sympathetic neural system - Dilates
    Parasympathetic neural system - Constricts

  3. Feature/organ - Heart rate

    Sympathetic neural system - Decreases
    Parasympathetic neural system - Increases

  4. Feature/organ - Intestinal Peristalsis

    Sympathetic neural system - Stimulates
    Parasympathetic neural system - Inhibits


Correct Option: B
Explanation:
The correct matches are;

1. Feature/organ - Salivary glands
Sympathetic neural system - Inhibits secretion
Parasympathetic neural system - Stimulates secretion

2. Feature/organ - Pupil of the eye
Sympathetic neural system - Dilates
Parasympathetic neural system - Constricts

3. Feature/organ - Heart rate
Sympathetic neural system - Increases
Parasympathetic neural system - Decreases

4. Feature/organ - Intestinal Peristalsis
Sympathetic neural system - Inhibits
Parasympathetic neural system - Stimulates

So the correct option is 'B'.

Due to stimulation of sympathetic nervous-system?

  1. Tear secretion increases

  2. Saliva secretion decreases

  3. Sweat secretion increases

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Sympathetic Nervous System manifests 'fight or flight' responses. It decreases the tear secretion and saliva secretion but increases sweat secretion. The parasympathetic nervous system increases tear secretion and saliva secretion.

Hence, the correct answer is 'sweat secretion increases'.

Venom of Cobra affects

  1. Respiratory system

  2. Nervous system

  3. Circulatory system

  4. Digestive system


Correct Option: B

Common neurotransmitter of peripheral nervous system is

  1. Colchicine

  2. Epinephrine

  3. GABA

  4. Acetylcholine


Correct Option: D

The electrical potential difference between outside and inside of a nerve axon before excitation is known as ____________.

  1. Resting potential

  2. Action potential

  3. Spike potential

  4. Reaction potential


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The electrical potential difference between outside and inside of a nerve fibre before excitation (polarized nerve fibre) is known as resting potential whose value is $-70$ mV.

The simplest type of nervous system in the form of network of neurons is present in which of these lower organisms?

  1. sycon

  2. hydra

  3. earthworm

  4. cockroach


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The second type of water-current system found also in calcareous sponges, is at first characterized by choanocytes that surround fingerlike projections of the sponge wall. So the correct option is ' sycon'.

The simplest form of nervous system found in cnidarians is called as

  1. Nerve-trunk system

  2. Ladder system

  3. Nerve-net system

  4. Nerve-cord system


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Nerve net found in many cnidarians is a part of more advanced nervous systems. Cytoplasmic processes join the nerve cells (neurons) of nerve nets. In cnidarians, the neurons are joined to epithelial receptors and to contractile cells. In vertebrates, nerve nets may be found around blood vessels and the alimentary tract. The nerve net is the simplest form of a nervous system found in multicellular organisms. Unlike, central nervous systems where neurons are typically grouped together, neurons found in nerve nets are found spread apart. This nervous system allows cnidarians to respond to physical contact. They can detect food and other chemicals in a rudimentary way. While the nerve net allows the organism to respond to its environment, it does not serve as a means by which the organism can detect the source of the stimulus. For this reason, simple animals with nerve nets, such as Hydra, will typically produce the same motor output in response to contact with a stimulus regardless of the point of contact. 

Therefore, the correct answer is option C.

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