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Structure and function of brain - class-X

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The brain is responsible for

  1. Thinking

  2. Regulating the heart beat

  3. Balancing the body

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The cerebellum is the convoluted subdivision of brain stem and is associated with coordination of muscular movement, muscle tone and balance. Medulla oblongata controls consciousness and arousal (the reticular formation) and its cardiovascular reflex centre controls heartbeat. The cerebrum is the largest and uppermost division of brain. It is the centre for higher thought processes required for learning, memory, language and speech. The correct answer is D.

Select the correct option:

Blood-brain barrier in adults has ........... junctions between cells.

  1. Tight

  2. Adhering

  3. Gap

  4. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The blood-brain barrier is a dynamic conduit for transport taking place between brain and blood. The blood vessels and brain are lined with endothelial cells that are wedged tightly together, creating a nearly impermeable boundary.

the blood-brain barrier helps block harmful substances from entering the brain.
So the correct option is 'Tight'.

Assertion: In man, only peripheral nervous system is present.

Reason: The peripheral nervous system includes nerves coursing between the central nervous system and different parts of the body.

  1. If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion

  2. If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion

  3. If the assertion is true and the reason is false

  4. If both the assertion and the reason is false

  5. If the assertion is false but the reason is true


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

The nervous system of human comprises of Central Nervous System - comprises of brain and spinal cord. Peripheral Nervous System - comprises of nerves present between brain and body parts.

Endorphin release is stimulated by

  1. Sleep

  2. Endogenous rhythm

  3. Exercise

  4. Carotene-rich food


Correct Option: C
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 which helps to coordinate the physical activity.
So, the correct answer is option C.

The human brain weight approximately ..........% of the body weight.

  1. 1%

  2. 2%

  3. 5%

  4. 10%


Correct Option: B
Explanation:
The adult human brain weighs about 3 pounds (1,300-1,400 g). The adult human brain is about 2 % of the total body weight. The average human brain is 140 mm wide.
So, the correct answer is 2%.

During period of starvation, the following organ is most likely to decrease in size? 

  1. Brain

  2. Heart

  3. Thymus

  4. None of these


Correct Option: A

Brain is the main .......... centre of the body.

  1. Peripheral

  2. Nervous

  3. Chemical

  4. Physical


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The brain serves as the center of the nervous system in all vertebrates and most invertebrate animals. Only a few invertebrates, such as sponges,  jellyfish, adult sea squirts and starfish do not have a brain.In such organisms, a diffuse neural tissue is present. It is located in the head, usually close to the primary sensory organs for such senses as vision, hearing, balance, taste and smell. The brain is the most complex organ in a vertebrate's body. 

The cavities of brain are lined by

  1. Cuboidal cells

  2. Polygonal cells

  3. Ependymal cells

  4. Simple squamous cells


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Ependymal cells are the cube-shaped epithelial cells that forms the epithelial lining of the cavities in brain and central canal of spinal cord. These cells are formed from a layer of embryonic tissue known as neuroectoderm and secrete cerebrospinal fluid for mechanical protection.

Thus, the correct answer is option C.

Human brain is covered by

  1. Two meninges

  2. Three meninges

  3. Five meninges

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Meninges are the membranes that envelop the brain and spinal cord of the central nervous system. 

In mammals, the meninges consist of three layers - dura mater, arachnoid mater and pia mater. The primary function of the meninges and of the cerebrospinal fluid is to protect the central nervous system.

Which of the following is correct?

  1. Spinal cord is a part of central nervous system.

  2. Nerves are continuous fibres.

  3. Reflexes are not controlled by nerves.

  4. None of the above.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The spinal cord is a part of the central nervous system. The most important structure between our body and our brain is the spinal cord. It extends from the foramen magnum, where it is continuous with the medulla to the level of the first or second lumbar vertebrae. It is a vital link not only from the brain to the body but also from the body to the brain. The spinal cord is 40 to 50 cm long and 1 cm to 1.5 cm in diameter. 

Central nervous system consists of

  1. Brain

  2. Spinal cord

  3. Nerves and ganglia

  4. Both A and B


Correct Option: D
Explanation:
  • The central nervous system (CNS) is the processing center for the nervous system. The two main organs of the CNS are the brain and spinal cord. The brain processes and interprets the sensory information sent from the spinal cord. Both the brain and spinal cord are protected by three layers of connective tissue, called meninges.
  • Within the central nervous system is a system of hollow cavities, called 'ventricles'. The network of linked cavities in the brain (cerebral ventricles) is continuous with the central canal of the spinal cord. The ventricles are filled with cerebrospinal fluid, which is produced by specialized epithelium located within the ventricles, called the choroid plexus. 
  • Cerebrospinal fluid surrounds, cushions and protects the brain and spinal cord from trauma. It also assists in the circulation of nutrients to the brain.

Which of the following is the bony cover box in the skull that protects the brain?

  1. Hindbrain

  2. Midbrain

  3. Cranium

  4. Forebrain


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The bony structure in the head of most vertebrates (in particular, craniates) that supports the structures of the face is called as the skull. It forms a protective cavity for the brain. The cranium and the mandible are the two parts of the skull. The skull forms the anterior most portion of the skeleton and is a product of encephalization, housing the brain, many sensory structures (eyes, ears, nasal cavity) and the feeding system.

The centre for the control of all the activities of an animal is the

  1. Heart

  2. Brain

  3. Liver

  4. Stomach


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The brain is the control center of the body. It consists of three main components- forebrain, brainstem, hindbrain. The brain is important in the human body, because it allows a person to think, feel and store memories, and it controls and coordinates the body's actions and reactions. The brain is an incredibly complex organ composed of many parts, including the cranium, the cerebrum, the brain stem and the cerebellum.

The largest number of cell bodies of neurons in our body is found in 

  1. Brain

  2. Spinal cord

  3. Tongue

  4. Retina


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Main function of central nervous system (brain and spinal cord) is to integrate the sensory inputs from internal and external environment as received by sensory neurons and process and finally transmit the nerve impulses to effectors (muscles and glands). Thus, being the centre of processing information, the brain has the maximum number of cell bodies of neurons (the grey matter). Spinal cord provides means of communication between peripheral nerves and brain. Thus, it has H-shaped grey matter (cell bodies of neurons) and white matter else everywhere (the myelinated axons that carry impulses to and from the brain). Since nerves in retina and tongue serve to conduct information along the sensory pathways; they have single axon with highly branched dendrites but no cell bodies. Thus, the correct answer is option A.

Identify the organ which is the part of the CNS. It is thick and resembles a cream coloured rope which is made up of nerves that relay messages. 

  1. Backbone

  2. Brain

  3. Spinal cord

  4. Brain stem


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

  • The brain and spinal cord are the two major parts of the CNS. The brain forms the largest portion of the CNS. 
  • The brain resembles a cream-colored rope made up of nerves that that relay messages.
  • The spinal cord stretches from the medulla oblongata at the base of the brain to the lower back and is housed in a tunnel made by the vertebrae bones of the spinal column. 
  • The spinal cord works a bit like a telephone switchboard operator, helping the brain communicate with different parts of the body and vice versa. 

Therefore, the correct answer is option B.

What connects the two hemisphere of the brain?

  1. Grey matter

  2. Corpus callosum

  3. White matter

  4. Thalamus


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

  • A deep furrow divides the cerebrum into two halves, known as the left and right hemispheres. 
  • The two hemispheres look mostly symmetrical yet it has been shown that each side functions slightly different than the other. 
  • Sometimes, the right hemisphere is associated with creativity and the left hemispheres are associated with logic abilities. 
  • The corpus callosum is a bundle of axons that connects these two hemispheres. 

Therefore, the correct answer is option B.

.......... possess both sensory and motor functions. 

  1. Hypothalamus

  2. Thalamus

  3. Medulla

  4. Cerebrum


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

  • The thalamus is a part of the human brain situated between the cerebral cortex and midbrain. It has a number of functions. 
  • Some of its functions include the relaying of the sensory and motor functions to the cerebral cortex. It processes the sensory information as well as relay it. 

Therefore, the correct answer is option B.

The structure important for basic vital life functions such as breathing and heartbeat is______

  1. Brain stem

  2. Cerebrum

  3. Cerebellum

  4. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

  • Underneath the limbic system in the brain stem. This structure is responsible for life functions such as breathing, blood pressure, etc.
  •  Scientists say that this is the "simplest" part of human brains because animals' entire brains (such as reptiles) resemble our brain stem. 
  • The brain stem is made of the midbrain, pons, and medulla. 

Therefore, the correct answer is option A.

The control centre of the nervous system (brain) has divisions namely_______

  1. Medulla and thalamus

  2. Forebrain, midbrain and hindbrain

  3. Cerebellum and hindbrain

  4. Forebrain and central brain


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

  • The brain has three divisions, i.e., forebrain, midbrain, and hindbrain. The forebrain consists of the cerebrum, thalamus, and hypothalamus. 
  • The midbrain has decreased in size during vertebrate evolution and the forebrain has gradually acquired much of its function, while the hindbrain consists of medulla, cerebellum and the pons. 

Therefore, the correct answer is option B.

Which body organ is surrounded by meninges?

  1. Brain and Spinal cord

  2. Brain and Heart

  3. Spinal cord and Lungs

  4. Heart and Lungs


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Three layers of protective tissue that surround the brain and spinal cord are called meninges. These three layers are dura mater, arachnoid mater, and pia mater.

-Dura mater is the outermost layer that separates the cranial cavity into compartments and protects the brain.
-Arachnoid mater is the middle layer of the meninges.
-Pia mater is the innermost layer of the meninges and adheres to the brain.
Thus the correct answer is option A.

Which part of the human brain aids in visual tracking of moving objects? 

  1. Superior colliculi

  2. Cerebellum

  3. Inferior colliculi

  4. Primary motor area


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

  • Superior colliculi is a part of the midbrain. There are paired structures that are responsible for controlling eye movement. 
  • There are one colliculi in each side of the brain which is responsible for creating a map of the visible area. 
  • The fixation of the vision and the tracking of any object is controlled and regulated by this region of the brain. 
Thus, the correct answer is option A. 

The outer membrane that covers brain is

  1. Myelin Sheath

  2. Duramater

  3. Arachnoid membrane

  4. Piamater


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The membrane which covers the brain and the spinal cord is called as the meninges. There are three layers of the meninges. The outermost is the Dura mater, middle one is the arachnoid mater and the innermost is the pia mater. Dura mater is the tough membrane which is present in the outermost region. The three meninges provide protection to the brain from shock and injury. 

Thus, the correct answer is option B. 

White matter consists of

  1. Nerve fibres with myelinated sheath

  2. Nerve fibres without myelinated sheath

  3. Scattered areolar tissue

  4. Nerve fibre with blood vessels


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

White matter is a component of the central nervous system, in the brain and spinal cord. The white matter is placed on the grey matter in the brain while it lies outer to the grey matter in the spinal chord. It consists mostly of glial cells and myelinated axons that transmit signals from one region of the cerebrum to another and between the cerebrum and lower brain centres.

Thus, the correct answer is option A.

Weight of a normal brain of a man is

  1. 3.3 lbs

  2. 3.5 lbs

  3. 4.0 lbs

  4. 4.5 lbs


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A normal human brain weighs on average about 1.5 kg (3.3 lb) with a volume of around 1130 cubic centimetres ($cm^3$) in women and 1260 $cm^3$ in men.

So, the correct answer is option A.

Afferent nerve fibre carries impulses from

  1. Effector to central nervous system

  2. Receptor to central nervous system

  3. Central nervous system to muscles

  4. Central nervous system to receptors


Correct Option: B

Endorphin is produced by

  1. Pituitary

  2. Hypothalamus

  3. Medulla oblongata

  4. Both A and B


Correct Option: D
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 which helps to coordinate the physical activity. The hypothalamus activates the pituitary to release ACTH which also stimulates the release of endomophins.
So, the correct answer is option D.

In Human beings, the cranium is formed by

  1. Eight bones of which two are paired

  2. Fourteen bones of which six are paired

  3. Ten bones of which two are paired

  4. Twelve bones of which four are paired


Correct Option: A

Correct sequence of meninges of brain from outside inside is

  1. Duramater-Piamater- Arachnoid

  2. Piamater-Duramater- Arachnoid

  3. Arachnoid-Duramater- Piamater

  4. Duramater-Arachnoid- Piamater


Correct Option: D

Lateral ventricles of brain are connected to the third ventricle by

  1. Spinal canal

  2. Corpus callosum

  3. Cerebellum

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: D

Pons connects

  1. Brain with spinal cord

  2. Cerebrum with cerebellum

  3. Two-lobes of cerebellum

  4. Two cerebral hemispheres


Correct Option: A

The lining layer of brain ventricles is called

  1. Ependyma

  2. Endothelium

  3. Epithelium

  4. Mesothelium


Correct Option: A

In humans the brain reaches its adult size at about

  1. 1 Year

  2. 2 Year

  3. 4 Year

  4. 6 Year


Correct Option: D

Which of the following body part has more number of bone that others?

  1. Skull

  2. Chest

  3. Forelimb

  4. Pelvis


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The human skeleton is the internal framework of the body. It is composed of around 270 bones at birth – this total decreases to around 206 bones by adulthood after some bones get fused together. 

So, the correct option is ‘Skull’.

The term "grey matter" refers to

  1. neurons that are unmyelinated

  2. axons that are myelinated

  3. dendrites that are myelinated

  4. neurons that are myelinated


Correct Option: A
Explanation:
The grey matter is mainly composed of neuronal cell bodies and unmyelinated axons. In the grey matter, these axons are mainly unmyelinated, meaning they are not covered by a whitish-coloured, fatty protein called myelin. The grey matter serves to process information in the brain.

So, the correct answer is 'neurons that are unmyelinated'.

Different portions of the brain are responsible for specific functions.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Different regions of the brain are responsible for specific functions. For example, the medulla oblongata is responsible for regulating heart beat and many other involuntary actions. The Broca region is responsible for speech and language etc. So, the correct answer is option A.

The central nervous system consists of the brain and spinal cord.
  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:
The central nervous system is responsible for integrating sensory information and responding accordingly. It consists of two main components:
  1. 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.
  2. The brain is responsible for integrating sensory information and coordinating body function, both consciously and unconsciously. 

Brains can work 24 hours a day with no rest.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: B
Explanation:
Brains are a part of human beings, which controls all the functions of the body. Our brain needs rest every day, without which body functions will be hampered. So, the correct answer is option B.

The largest number of neurons are found in

  1. Brain

  2. Retina

  3. Spinal cord

  4. Tongue


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Retina forms the innermost layer of eyeball and mainly contains rods and cones, the photoreceptors, along with nerve fibres. 

Tongue is a muscular organ, composed of skeletal muscles, to help change its shape and support the movement. Main function of central nervous system (brain and spinal cord) is to integrate the sensory inputs from internal and external environment as received by sensory neurons and process and finally transmit the nerve impulses to effectors (muscles and glands). Thus, being the centre of processing information, brain has maximum number of neurons followed by spinal cord. 
Therefore, the correct answer is option A.

The appetite and satiety centres in the brain of man are located in the region of the 

  1. Cerebral hemisphere

  2. Cerebellum

  3. Medulla oblongata

  4. hypothalamus


Correct Option: A
Explanation:
The human brain is divided into three major parts they are forebrain, midbrain, and hindbrain. The forebrain consists of the cerebrum, thalamus, and hypothalamus. Cerebrum forms a major part of the human brain. A deep cleft divides the cerebrum longitudinally into two halves, which are termed as the left and right cerebral hemispheres. The appetite and satiety centers in the brain of man are located in the region of the cerebral hemisphere.
So, the correct answer is cerebral hemisphere'.

Power of regeneration is lowest in

  1. Brain cell

  2. Liver cell

  3. Bone cell

  4. Muscle cell


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Brain cells remain in the beginning stage of interphase of cell reproduction for their life, and never divide, and instead develop by forming new synapses with other neurons. They lack cellular machinery for cell division. So, the correct answer is option A. 

Deficiency of oxygen affects mainly the 

  1. Brain

  2. Skin

  3. Kidney

  4. Intestine


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Brain cells are extremely sensitive to a lack of oxygen. Some brain cells start dying less than 5 minutes after their oxygen supply disappears. As a result, brain hypoxia can rapidly cause severe brain damage or death. 

Name which part is often referred to as the emotional brain?

  1. Cerebellum

  2. Cerebrum

  3. Central Nervous System

  4. Limbic System


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

  • The limbic system often referred to as the "emotional brain", is found buried within the cerebrum. 
  • Like the cerebellum, evolutionarily the structure is rather old. This system contains the thalamus, hypothalamus, amygdala, and hippocampus. 

Therefore, the correct answer is option D.

Cerebral cortex is divided into sections like_____________

  1. Left and right lobe

  2. Thalamus and hypothalamus

  3. Frontal, parietal, occipital and temporal lobes

  4. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The cerebrum or cortex is the largest part of the human brain, associated with higher brain function such as thought and action. The cerebral cortex is divided into four sections, called "lobes". The frontal lobe, parietal lobe, occipital lobe, and temporal lobe. 

Therefore, the correct answer is option C.

Which part of the brain converts short term memory to permanent memory? 

  1. Amygdala

  2. Thalamus

  3. Mid-brain

  4. Hippocampus


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

  • Hippocampus is the portion of the cerebral hemispheres in basal medial part of the temporal lobe. 
  • This part of the brain is important for learning and memory, for converting short term memory to more permanent memory and for recalling spatial relationships in the world about us. 

Therefore, the correct answer is option D.

.................. is a part of the brain involved in memory, emotion and fear.

  1. Amygdala

  2. Limbic System

  3. Thalamus

  4. Hippocampus


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

  • Amygdala is a part of the telencephalon, located in the temporal lobe, involved in memory, emotion, and fear. 
  • The amygdala is both large and just beneath the surface of the front, medial part of the temporal lobe where it causes the bulge on the surface called the uncus. 
  • This is a component of the limbic system. 

Therefore, the correct answer is option A.

Information from the ear first enters the .......... of the brain.

  1. Medulla

  2. Pons

  3. Brain stem

  4. Thalamus


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

  • Pons is a part of the metencephalon in the hindbrain. It is involved in motor control and sensory analysis. 
  • For example, information from the ear first enters the brain in the pons. It has parts that are important for the level of consciousness and for sleep. 
  • Some structures within the pons are linked to the cerebellum, thus are involved in movement. 

Therefore, the correct answer is option B.

Outermost covering of brain is 

  1. Piamater

  2. Duramater

  3. Choroid

  4. Arachnoid


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The meninges are the layers that are closely present around the brain. The dura mater is an outermost tough and fibrous layer. It closely lines the cranium. It is followed by the arachnoid mater that forms the middle meninx. The piamater is the innermost meninx which adheres closely to the surface of the brain. It is highly vascular due to the rich supply of the blood vessels. So, it provides oxygen and nutrients to the cells of the brain. 

Hence, the correct answer is 'Duramater'

Which of the following is richly supplied with blood capillaries?
  1. Duramater

  2. Arachnoid

  3. Piamater

  4. Epidermis


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The meninges are the layers that are closely present around the brain. The dura mater is an outermost tough and fibrous layer. It is followed by the arachnoid mater that forms the middle meninx. The piamater is the innermost meninx which adheres closely to the surface of the brain. It is highly vascular due to the rich supply of the blood vessels. So, it provides oxygen and nutrients to the cells of the brain.

Hence, the correct answer is 'Piamater'

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