MCQ Questions for Class 11 Biology Chapter 21 Neural Control and Coordination with Answers

Neural Control and Coordination Class 11 Biology MCQs Questions with Answers

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Class 11 Biology Chapter 21 Quiz

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Q1.	Which one of the followings is the function of parasympathetic nervous system?
	A.Stimulates oil and sweat glands in the skin
	B.Pupil constriction
	C.Acceleration of heart beat
	D.Contraction of hair muscles

Ans: Pupil constriction

Q2.	During resting state, fluid outside axon contains
	A.low concentration of K⁺
	B.low concentration of Na⁺
	C.low concentration of Cl^–
	D.high concentration of Cl^–

Ans: low concentration of K⁺
Explanation:
During resting state (when neuron is not conducting any impulse), axoplasm inside the axon contains high concentration of K⁺
The fluid outside axon contains low concentration of K⁺.

Q3.	The basic cyclic pattern of inspiration and expiration are established by a respiratory center within the ______.
	A.Cerebellum
	B.Medulla oblongata
	C.Cerebral cortex
	D.Thalamus

Ans: Medulla oblongata

Q4.	The cutaneous plexus and the papillary plexus consist of
	A.Specialized cells for cutaneous sensations
	B.A network of arteries to provide dermal supply
	C.A network of nerves to provide dermal sensation
	D.Gland cells that release cutaneous secretions

Ans: A network of nerves to provide dermal sensation

Q5.	The generation of excitation-contraction coupling involves all the following events except
	A.Generation of end-plate potential
	B.Release of calcium from troponin
	C.Formation of cross-linkages between actin and myosin
	D.Hydrolysis of ATP to ADP

Ans: Release of calcium from troponin

Q6.	Which portion of the brain is responsible for various emotions such as pleasure, fear, and happiness?
	A.Thalamus
	B.Reticular formation
	C.Hypothalamus
	D.Limbic system

Ans: Limbic system

Q7.	Vestibular apparatus is made up of three semi circular canals. These canals lies at ____ degree angle to each other.
	A.30
	B.45
	C.60
	D.90

Ans: 90
Explanation:
Semicircular canals lies at right angle to each other.

Q8.	At a neuromuscular junction, synaptic vesicles discharge ______.
	A.Acetylcholine
	B.Epinephrine
	C.Adrenaline
	D.None of these

Ans: Acetylcholine

Q9.	There are ______ pairs of cranial nerves arising from the brain.
	A.8
	B.12
	C.18
	D.25

Ans: 12

Q10.	When a neuron is in resting state i.e. not conducting any impulse, the axonal membrane is
	A.Comparatively more permeable to K+ ions and nearly impermeable to Na+ ions
	B.Comparatively more permeable to Na+ ions and nearly impermeable to K+ ions
	C.Equally permeable to both Na+ and K+ ions
	D.Impermeable to both Na+ and K+ ions

Ans: Comparatively more permeable to K+ ions and nearly impermeable to Na+ ions

Q11.	Which one of the following is the correct statement regarding the particular psychotropic drug specified?
	A.Barbiturates cause relaxation and temporary euphoria
	B.Hashish causes after thought perceptions and hallucinations
	C.Opium stimulates nervous system and causes hallucinations
	D.Morphine leads to delusions and disturbed emotions

Ans: Hashish causes after thought perceptions and hallucinations

Q12.	The function of vagus nerve innervating the heart is to
	A.Initiate the heart beat
	B.Reduce the heart beat
	C.Accelerate the heart beat
	D.Maintain constant heart beat

Ans: Reduce the heart beat

Q13.	Which of the following nerves is the largest of all the cranial nerves?
	A.Abducens nerve
	B.Oculomotor nerve
	C.Olfactory nerve
	D.Trigeminal nerve

Ans: Trigeminal nerve

Q14.	Which of the following is not related to the autonomic nervous system?
	A.Peristalsis
	B.Digestion
	C.Excretion
	D.Memory and learning

Ans: Memory and learning

Q15.	Functions of smooth muscles, cardiac muscles, organs, and glands are regulated by ______ system.
	A.Parasympathetic
	B.Sympathetic
	C.Central nervous
	D.Autonomic

Ans: Autonomic

Q16.	Which neuroglia cells produce a fatty insulating material called myelin?
	A.Satellite cells
	B.Schwann cells
	C.Both (A) and (B)
	D.Neither (A) nor (B)

Ans: Schwann cells

Q17.	Which layer is in contact with brain tissues?
	A.Piamater
	B.Arachnoid
	C.Duramater
	D.Piamater and Arachnoid

Ans: Piamater
Explanation:
Brain is covered by cranial meninges.
1) Duramater (outer)
2) Arachnoid (middle)
3) Piamater (inner)- in contact with brain tissues)

Q18.	The thin and convoluted outer layer of gray matter that covers the cerebral hemispheres is
	A.Medulla oblongata
	B.Thalamus
	C.Cerebral cortex
	D.Meninges

Ans: Cerebral cortex

Q19.	Find the odd one.
	A.Schwann cells
	B.Nissl s granules
	C.nephrons
	D.synaptic knob

Ans: nephrons
Explanation:
Schwann cells, Nissl s granules and synaptic knobs are the parts of neurons.

Q20.	Select the correct statement from the ones given below
	A.Cocaine is given to patients after surgery as it stimulates recovery
	B.Barbiturates when given to criminals make them tell the truth
	C.Morphine is often given to persons who have undergone surgery as a pain killer
	D.Chewing tobacco lowers blood pressure and heart rate