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There are ______ pairs of cranial nerves arising from the brain.

Biology Zoology Class 11th NEET UG NEET UG Preparation

Q. 9 of Quiz-1419 (Que-ID : 2802)

There are ______ pairs of cranial nerves arising from the brain.

  • 8
  • 12
  • 18
  • 25

Ans → (b)12

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Which one of the followings is the function of parasympathetic nervous system?

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Q. 2 of Quiz-1419 (Que-ID : 2795)

During resting state, fluid outside axon contains

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  • low concentration of Na+
  • low concentration of Cl–
  • high concentration of Cl–

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Q. 3 of Quiz-1419 (Que-ID : 2796)

The basic cyclic pattern of inspiration and expiration are established by a respiratory center within the ______.

  • Cerebellum
  • Medulla oblongata
  • Cerebral cortex
  • Thalamus

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Q. 4 of Quiz-1419 (Que-ID : 2797)

The cutaneous plexus and the papillary plexus consist of

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  • A network of arteries to provide dermal supply
  • A network of nerves to provide dermal sensation
  • Gland cells that release cutaneous secretions

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The generation of excitation-contraction coupling involves all the following events except

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Q. 6 of Quiz-1419 (Que-ID : 2799)

Which portion of the brain is responsible for various emotions such as pleasure, fear, and happiness?

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  • Reticular formation
  • Hypothalamus
  • Limbic system

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Q. 8 of Quiz-1419 (Que-ID : 2801)

At a neuromuscular junction, synaptic vesicles discharge ______.

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Q. 10 of Quiz-1419 (Que-ID : 2803)

When a neuron is in resting state i.e. not conducting any impulse, the axonal membrane is

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  • Comparatively more permeable to Na+ ions and nearly impermeable to K+ ions
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Which one of the following is the correct statement regarding the particular psychotropic drug specified?

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  • Hashish causes after thought perceptions and hallucinations
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  • Morphine leads to delusions and disturbed emotions

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The function of vagus nerve innervating the heart is to

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Which of the following nerves is the largest of all the cranial nerves?

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Which of the following is not related to the autonomic nervous system?

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  • Excretion
  • Memory and learning

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Q. 15 of Quiz-1419 (Que-ID : 2808)

Functions of smooth muscles, cardiac muscles, organs, and glands are regulated by ______ system.

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  • Sympathetic
  • Central nervous
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Which neuroglia cells produce a fatty insulating material called myelin?

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Q. 17 of Quiz-1419 (Que-ID : 2810)

Which layer is in contact with brain tissues?

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Q. 18 of Quiz-1419 (Que-ID : 2811)

The thin and convoluted outer layer of gray matter that covers the cerebral hemispheres is

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Find the odd one.

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Q. 20 of Quiz-1419 (Que-ID : 2813)

Select the correct statement from the ones given below

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Q. 21 of Quiz-1419 (Que-ID : 2814)

cyton has

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Q. 22 of Quiz-1419 (Que-ID : 2815)

Neurons are excitable cells because the membrane is

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Which among is faster impulse transmission

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Which is not part of brain stem

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