How many pairs of chromosomes are present in human somatic cells?
A
21
B
23
C
22
D
24
Question 3Single Answer
Which chromosome pair determines human sex?
A
19th pair
B
20th pair
C
22nd pair
D
23rd pair
Question 4Single Answer
The functional unit of heredity is?
A
Gene
B
Chromosome
C
DNA
D
RNA
Question 5Single Answer
Genes are located on?
A
RNA molecules
B
Ribosomes
C
Nucleolus
D
Chromosomes
Question 6Single Answer
The process of gene expression involves?
A
Replication and mutation
B
Transcription and translation
C
Diffusion and osmosis
D
Division and fusion
Question 7Single Answer
A receptor in the nervous system is primarily responsible for?
A
Receiving stimuli
B
Sending signals to muscles
C
Storing energy
D
Producing hormones
Question 8Single Answer
Which of the following acts as effectors in the human body?
A
Neurons
B
Receptors
C
Chromosomes
D
Muscles and glands
Question 9Single Answer
Adjuster mechanisms in psychology are associated with?
A
Glandular secretion
B
Chromosomal changes
C
Sensory pathways
D
Defense mechanisms
Question 10Single Answer
Turner’s syndrome is caused by?
A
Extra X chromosome
B
Extra Y chromosome
C
Missing X chromosome
D
Deletion of chromosome 22
Question 11Single Answer
Down’s syndrome is related to an extra copy of which chromosome?
A
13
B
18
C
21
D
23
Question 12Single Answer
The receptor cells for vision are located in the?
A
Cornea
B
Retina
C
Lens
D
Optic nerve
Question 13Single Answer
The rod cells in the retina are specialized for?
A
Color vision
B
Night vision
C
Bright light vision
D
Depth perception
Question 14Single Answer
Cone cells are responsible for?
A
Black and white vision
B
Night vision
C
Peripheral vision
D
Color vision
Question 15Single Answer
Which receptor is sensitive to sound waves?
A
Auditory receptor
B
Olfactory receptor
C
Gustatory receptor
D
Tactile receptor
Question 16Single Answer
The receptors for smell are located in?
A
Tongue
B
Skin
C
Eardrum
D
Olfactory epithelium
Question 17Single Answer
Receptors in the skin that detect pressure are called?
A
Meissner’s corpuscles
B
Hair cells
C
Rods and cones
D
Pacinian corpuscles
Question 18Single Answer
The gustatory receptors are found in?
A
Skin
B
Nose
C
Tongue
D
Ear
Question 19Single Answer
Which part of the neuron receives incoming signals?
A
Dendrites
B
Soma
C
Axon
D
Myelin sheath
Question 20Single Answer
Which part of the neuron transmits signals away from the cell body?
A
Nucleus
B
Dendrite
C
Synapse
D
Axon
Question 21Single Answer
The junction between two neurons is called?
A
Dendrite
B
Axon hillock
C
Receptor site
D
Synapse
Question 22Single Answer
Neurotransmitters are stored in?
A
Axon terminals
B
Dendrites
C
Soma
D
Nucleus
Question 23Single Answer
Acetylcholine is a neurotransmitter associated with?
A
Blood pressure regulation
B
Sleep only
C
Digestion only
D
Learning and memory
Question 24Single Answer
Dopamine deficiency is linked to which disorder?
A
Parkinson’s disease
B
Alzheimer’s disease
C
Schizophrenia
D
Depression
Question 25Single Answer
Which part of the brain controls basic adjuster mechanisms like hunger and thirst?
A
Hypothalamus
B
Cerebellum
C
Hippocampus
D
Medulla
Question 26Single Answer
The genetic structure of an individual is called?
A
Phenotype
B
Genotype
C
Trait
D
Mutation
Question 27Single Answer
Observable traits of an organism are known as?
A
Genotype
B
Chromosomal structure
C
Mutation
D
Phenotype
Question 28Single Answer
Mutation refers to?
A
Sudden change in gene structure
B
Normal cell growth
C
Defense mechanism
D
Environmental adaptation
Question 29Single Answer
Receptors that respond to light are known as?
A
Mechanoreceptors
B
Photoreceptors
C
Chemoreceptors
D
Thermoreceptors
Question 30Single Answer
Receptors that detect chemical stimuli are?
A
Chemoreceptors
B
Thermoreceptors
C
Mechanoreceptors
D
Proprioceptors
Question 31Single Answer
The “fight or flight” response is controlled by?
A
Parasympathetic nervous system
B
Somatic nervous system
C
Sympathetic nervous system
D
Central nervous system
Question 32Single Answer
The protective covering of axons that speeds transmission is?
A
Dendrites
B
Synaptic cleft
C
Soma
D
Myelin sheath
Question 33Single Answer
Which brain lobe is primarily responsible for vision?
A
Occipital
B
Temporal
C
Frontal
D
Parietal
Question 34Single Answer
Which brain lobe is primarily associated with hearing?
A
Temporal
B
Parietal
C
Occipital
D
Frontal
Question 35Single Answer
The smallest unit of heredity that influences behavior is?
A
Protein
B
Chromosome
C
Neuron
D
Gene
Question 36Single Answer
Which disorder is caused by the absence of dystrophin protein due to genetic mutation?
A
Muscular dystrophy
B
Hemophilia
C
Huntington’s disease
D
Alzheimer’s disease
Question 37Single Answer
Huntington’s disease is caused by?
A
Chromosomal deletion
B
Viral infection
C
Bacterial infection
D
Genetic mutation
Question 38Single Answer
Which mechanism helps reduce anxiety by distorting reality unconsciously?
A
Effector mechanism
B
Adjuster mechanism
C
Genetic mutation
D
Reflex arc
Question 39Single Answer
Effector organs are stimulated by?
A
Sensory neurons
B
Interneurons
C
Motor neurons
D
Receptors
Question 40Single Answer
The optic nerve carries signals from?
A
Cornea
B
Retina
C
Lens
D
Pupil
Question 41Single Answer
Which gland is considered the master gland of the body?
A
Thyroid
B
Pituitary
C
Adrenal
D
Pineal
Question 42Single Answer
Genes are made up of?
A
Lipids
B
RNA
C
DNA
D
Protein
Question 43Single Answer
Which type of cell division is responsible for producing gametes?
A
Mitosis
B
Cytokinesis
C
Meiosis
D
Binary fission
Question 44Single Answer
Which disorder is caused by an extra Y chromosome in males?
A
Turner’s syndrome
B
Down’s syndrome
C
Klinefelter’s syndrome
D
Jacob’s syndrome
Question 45Single Answer
Which chromosomal abnormality results in Klinefelter’s syndrome?
A
XO
B
XXY
C
XYY
D
Trisomy 21
Question 46Single Answer
Which receptors are responsible for balance and spatial orientation?
A
Photoreceptors
B
Chemoreceptors in nose
C
Mechanoreceptors in skin
D
Hair cells in semicircular canals
Question 47Single Answer
Which structure adjusts the eye lens to focus on near or distant objects?
A
Cornea
B
Ciliary muscles
C
Retina
D
Pupil
Question 48Single Answer
Which structure of the ear converts sound vibrations into nerve impulses?
A
Cochlea
B
Eardrum
C
Pinna
D
Ossicles
Question 49Single Answer
Which receptor is involved in detecting temperature changes?
A
Chemoreceptor
B
Mechanoreceptor
C
Thermoreceptor
D
Photoreceptor
Question 50Single Answer
Reflex action is mediated through?
A
Spinal cord
B
Brain
C
Cerebellum
D
Hypothalamus
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Question 51Single Answer
What is the resting membrane potential of a typical neuron?
A
+70 mV
B
-90 mV
C
+90 mV
D
-70 mV
Question 52Single Answer
The neuron maintains resting potential due to the action of?
A
Chloride influx
B
Calcium channels
C
Sodium-potassium pump
D
Synaptic vesicles
Question 53Single Answer
Action potential is initiated when the membrane potential reaches?
A
-55 mV (threshold)
B
-70 mV
C
0 mV
D
+30 mV
Question 54Single Answer
Which ion enters the neuron during depolarization?
A
Potassium (K+)
B
Sodium (Na+)
C
Calcium (Ca2+)
D
Chloride (Cl–)
Question 55Single Answer
Which ion exits the neuron during repolarization?
A
Sodium (Na+)
B
Calcium (Ca2+)
C
Potassium (K+)
D
Chloride (Cl–)
Question 56Single Answer
Hyperpolarization of the neuron occurs due to?
A
Influx of sodium
B
Excessive outflow of potassium
C
Influx of calcium
D
Inhibition of sodium-potassium pump
Question 57Single Answer
The all-or-none law of action potential means?
A
Either full action potential occurs or none
B
Action potential varies in size
C
Small stimulus produces small response
D
Action potential stops midway
Question 58Single Answer
The conduction of nerve impulse along myelinated fibers is called?
A
Saltatory conduction
B
Continuous conduction
C
Refractory conduction
D
Synaptic conduction
Question 59Single Answer
Saltatory conduction occurs at?
A
Axon hillock
B
Nodes of Ranvier
C
Synaptic cleft
D
Dendrites
Question 60Single Answer
Which part of the neuron initiates the action potential?
A
Soma
B
Axon hillock
C
Dendrite
D
Synaptic knob
Question 61Single Answer
The speed of neural impulse conduction depends on?
A
Length of neuron only
B
Number of dendrites
C
Diameter and myelination of axon
D
Neurotransmitter type
Question 62Single Answer
In unmyelinated axons, conduction of nerve impulse is?
A
Saltatory
B
Slower and continuous
C
Absent
D
Faster than myelinated
Question 63Single Answer
Refractory period of a neuron ensures?
A
Only unidirectional impulse conduction
B
Bidirectional impulse conduction
C
Stopping of nerve impulse
D
Faster neurotransmitter release
Question 64Single Answer
Absolute refractory period is the time when?
A
Impulse travels backward
B
Action potential can be generated by strong stimulus
C
Membrane is fully at rest
D
Another action potential cannot be initiated
Question 65Single Answer
Relative refractory period is when?
A
No stimulus can generate impulse
B
Resting potential is established
C
Stronger than normal stimulus generates impulse
D
Impulse fails completely
Question 66Single Answer
Which device is used to measure neural impulses?
A
EEG
B
PET scan
C
Oscilloscope
D
MRI
Question 67Single Answer
Which technique records electrical activity of the brain?
A
CT scan
B
fMRI
C
PET scan
D
EEG
Question 68Single Answer
Which ion triggers neurotransmitter release at the synapse?
A
Na+
B
Ca2+
C
K+
D
Cl–
Question 69Single Answer
During action potential, depolarization occurs due to?
A
K+ efflux
B
Ca2+ influx
C
Na+ influx
D
Cl– efflux
Question 70Single Answer
Repolarization is due to?
A
Na+ influx
B
Cl– influx
C
Ca2+ influx
D
K+ efflux
Question 71Single Answer
Which structure propagates impulse toward the cell body?
A
Axon
B
Dendrite
C
Axon hillock
D
Myelin sheath
Question 72Single Answer
The myelin sheath is formed by?
A
Astrocytes
B
Schwann cells and oligodendrocytes
C
Microglia
D
Neurilemma only
Question 73Single Answer
The propagation of neural impulse is fastest in?
A
Small unmyelinated axons
B
Sensory dendrites
C
Small myelinated axons
D
Large myelinated axons
Question 74Single Answer
The conduction velocity of neural impulses in humans ranges from?
A
200–500 m/s
B
10–50 m/s
C
1–10 m/s
D
1–120 m/s
Question 75Single Answer
The synaptic cleft typically measures?
A
20–40 nanometers
B
10–20 nanometers
C
2–5 nanometers
D
50–100 nanometers
Question 76Single Answer
Temporal summation refers to?
A
Impulses from different synapses simultaneously
B
Multiple impulses at same synapse in quick succession
C
Single impulse generating multiple responses
D
Absence of impulse transmission
Question 77Single Answer
Spatial summation refers to?
A
Same impulse repeated in time
B
Lack of impulse conduction
C
A single impulse magnified
D
Impulses from multiple synapses at once
Question 78Single Answer
The first person to measure action potential was?
A
Hodgkin and Huxley
B
Helmholtz
C
Sherrington
D
Galvani
Question 79Single Answer
The giant axon of squid was used by Hodgkin and Huxley to study?
A
Action potential
B
Neurotransmitters
C
Synaptic cleft
D
Brain waves
Question 80Single Answer
An inhibitory postsynaptic potential (IPSP) is due to?
A
Both a and b
B
Efflux of K+
C
Influx of Cl–
D
Influx of Na+
Question 81Single Answer
An excitatory postsynaptic potential (EPSP) is caused by?
A
Efflux of K+
B
Influx of Cl–
C
Influx of Na+
D
Outflow of Ca2+
Question 82Single Answer
Which neurotransmitter is inhibitory in nature in the brain?
A
Glutamate
B
Dopamine
C
GABA
D
Serotonin
Question 83Single Answer
The axonal conduction without decrement means?
A
Impulse weakens with distance
B
Impulse remains constant in strength
C
Impulse increases in strength
D
Impulse reverses midway
Question 84Single Answer
Which ion plays the main role in the resting potential?
A
Calcium
B
Chloride
C
Sodium
D
Potassium
Question 85Single Answer
Measurement of single neuron activity is called?
A
CT scan
B
EEG
C
PET scan
D
Single-unit recording
Question 86Single Answer
Voltage-gated sodium channels open at?
A
Threshold potential
B
Resting potential
C
Repolarization
D
Hyperpolarization
Question 87Single Answer
Which factor reduces the conduction velocity of neural impulses?
A
High axon diameter
B
Presence of myelin
C
Axonal injury
D
Nodes of Ranvier
Question 88Single Answer
Inhibitory synapses cause?
A
Depolarization
B
Threshold crossing
C
Hyperpolarization
D
Saltatory conduction
Question 89Single Answer
EPSPs and IPSPs are integrated at?
A
Dendritic spine
B
Soma
C
Axon hillock
D
Synaptic vesicle
Question 90Single Answer
Which neurotransmitter is excitatory in nature?
A
GABA
B
Glutamate
C
Glycine
D
Serotonin
Question 91Single Answer
Local potential differs from action potential because it is?
A
Saltatory
B
All-or-none
C
Non-decremental
D
Graded and decremental
Question 92Single Answer
Neural impulse conduction in myelinated axons saves?
A
Both time and energy
B
Energy only
C
Time only
D
Neither
Question 93Single Answer
Which principle states that action potential has a fixed size?
A
Summation principle
B
All-or-none law
C
Threshold principle
D
Conduction principle
Question 94Single Answer
Which recording method measures electrical potential across scalp?
A
PET scan
B
EEG
C
CT scan
D
MRI
Question 95Single Answer
Neural impulse always travels from?
A
Axon to dendrite
B
Dendrite to axon terminal
C
Soma to dendrite
D
Synapse to receptor
Question 96Single Answer
Neurotransmitter release occurs by?
A
Osmosis
B
Diffusion only
C
Endocytosis
D
Exocytosis
Question 97Single Answer
Which ion movement restores resting potential after impulse?
A
Na+ and K+ pumped actively
B
Na+ in, K+ out
C
Cl– out, Ca2+ in
D
Na+ out, K+ in
Question 98Single Answer
Impulse conduction across a synapse is?
A
Electrical only
B
Chemical only
C
Both electrical and chemical
D
Mechanical
Question 99Single Answer
Electrical synapses transmit impulse through?
A
Gap junctions
B
Synaptic vesicles
C
Neurotransmitters
D
Receptors
Question 100Single Answer
The typical duration of an action potential is?
A
100 milliseconds
B
5 milliseconds
C
10 milliseconds
D
1 millisecond
Question 101Single Answer
The human nervous system is divided into?
A
CNS and ANS
B
Somatic and autonomic
C
Brain and spinal cord
D
CNS and PNS
Question 102Single Answer
The central nervous system includes?
A
Brain and spinal cord
B
Brain and cranial nerves
C
Spinal cord and peripheral nerves
D
Autonomic and somatic nerves
Question 103Single Answer
The peripheral nervous system consists of?
A
Brain and spinal cord
B
Cerebrum and cerebellum
C
Sympathetic system only
D
Cranial and spinal nerves
Question 104Single Answer
The somatic nervous system controls?
A
Involuntary actions
B
Voluntary actions
C
Reflexes only
D
Hormone secretion
Question 105Single Answer
The autonomic nervous system controls?
A
Involuntary functions
B
Skeletal muscles
C
Sensory processing
D
Conscious thought
Question 106Single Answer
Which division of the autonomic nervous system prepares the body for emergency?
A
Parasympathetic
B
Sympathetic
C
Somatic
D
Central
Question 107Single Answer
Which system conserves and restores body energy?
A
Sympathetic
B
Reticular system
C
Somatic
D
Parasympathetic
Question 108Single Answer
The spinal cord is a part of?
A
PNS
B
SNS
C
ANS
D
CNS
Question 109Single Answer
Which part of the brain is responsible for higher cognitive functions?
A
Cerebellum
B
Brainstem
C
Medulla
D
Cerebrum
Question 110Single Answer
The cerebellum primarily controls?
A
Memory
B
Emotions
C
Language
D
Balance and coordination
Question 111Single Answer
The medulla oblongata regulates?
A
Voluntary movements
B
Vision
C
Complex thinking
D
Reflex actions of heart and breathing
Question 112Single Answer
Which lobe of the brain is associated with reasoning and planning?
A
Temporal
B
Frontal
C
Parietal
D
Occipital
Question 113Single Answer
Which lobe is concerned with sensory information like touch and pain?
A
Occipital
B
Parietal
C
Frontal
D
Temporal
Question 114Single Answer
The occipital lobe is mainly associated with?
A
Visual processing
B
Auditory processing
C
Motor control
D
Language
Question 115Single Answer
The temporal lobe is primarily concerned with?
A
Smell
B
Hearing and language
C
Touch
D
Vision
Question 116Single Answer
Which structure connects the two cerebral hemispheres?
A
Corpus callosum
B
Cerebellum
C
Thalamus
D
Hypothalamus
Question 117Single Answer
The thalamus acts as?
A
Reflex center
B
Center for motor learning
C
Relay station for sensory information
D
Emotional regulator
Question 118Single Answer
The hypothalamus controls?
A
Temperature, hunger, thirst
B
Breathing
C
Memory
D
Movement coordination
Question 119Single Answer
Which brain part regulates emotions and motivation?
A
Limbic system
B
Cerebellum
C
Medulla
D
Brainstem
Question 120Single Answer
The hippocampus plays an important role in?
A
Memory formation
B
Motor reflexes
C
Breathing regulation
D
Visual perception
Question 121Single Answer
The amygdala is primarily involved in?
A
Balance control
B
Anger and fear responses
C
Reflex arc
D
Language development
Question 122Single Answer
The basal ganglia are important for?
A
Hormone secretion
B
Motor control
C
Vision
D
Smell
Question 123Single Answer
Which nerve is the longest cranial nerve?
A
Vagus nerve
B
Olfactory nerve
C
Optic nerve
D
Trigeminal nerve
Question 124Single Answer
How many pairs of cranial nerves are present in humans?
A
10
B
11
C
12
D
14
Question 125Single Answer
How many pairs of spinal nerves exist in humans?
A
31
B
28
C
21
D
33
Question 126Single Answer
Which neurotransmitter is most abundant in the brain?
A
GABA
B
Dopamine
C
Glutamate
D
Serotonin
Question 127Single Answer
Which neurotransmitter is inhibitory in nature?
A
GABA
B
Glutamate
C
Dopamine
D
Acetylcholine
Question 128Single Answer
Acetylcholine is associated with?
A
Sleep-wake cycle
B
Memory and muscle contraction
C
Hunger
D
Aggression
Question 129Single Answer
Which neurotransmitter is linked with pleasure and reward?
A
Serotonin
B
Dopamine
C
Acetylcholine
D
GABA
Question 130Single Answer
Low levels of serotonin are associated with?
A
Schizophrenia
B
Parkinson’s disease
C
Epilepsy
D
Depression
Question 131Single Answer
Deficiency of dopamine causes?
A
Alzheimer’s disease
B
Depression
C
Parkinson’s disease
D
Epilepsy
Question 132Single Answer
Excessive dopamine activity is linked to?
A
Schizophrenia
B
Depression
C
Alzheimer’s disease
D
Anxiety
Question 133Single Answer
Which neurotransmitter is associated with sleep and circadian rhythm?
A
Serotonin
B
Dopamine
C
Acetylcholine
D
GABA
Question 134Single Answer
Endorphins are best known for their role in?
A
Pain relief
B
Digestion
C
Anger
D
Memory
Question 135Single Answer
Which neurotransmitter is released at the neuromuscular junction?
A
GABA
B
Acetylcholine
C
Dopamine
D
Serotonin
Question 136Single Answer
Which neurotransmitter is linked to “fight or flight” response?
A
Dopamine
B
GABA
C
Serotonin
D
Norepinephrine
Question 137Single Answer
Which neurotransmitter regulates mood, appetite, and sleep?
A
Dopamine
B
Acetylcholine
C
GABA
D
Serotonin
Question 138Single Answer
Which structure produces cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)?
A
Hippocampus
B
Thalamus
C
Choroid plexus
D
Hypothalamus
Question 139Single Answer
Which meninges is the innermost protective layer of CNS?
A
Pia mater
B
Arachnoid mater
C
Dura mater
D
Endometrium
Question 140Single Answer
Which part of the brain controls breathing and heartbeat?
A
Cerebellum
B
Cerebrum
C
Medulla oblongata
D
Hypothalamus
Question 141Single Answer
The reticular formation is responsible for?
A
Reflexes
B
Memory
C
Motor control
D
Sleep and arousal
Question 142Single Answer
Which system connects CNS with limbs and organs?
A
Autonomic
B
Somatic nervous system
C
Peripheral nervous system
D
Endocrine
Question 143Single Answer
The dorsal root of spinal nerve carries?
A
Motor signals
B
Reflexes only
C
Sensory signals
D
Glandular signals
Question 144Single Answer
The ventral root of spinal nerve carries?
A
Motor signals
B
Sensory signals
C
Reflexes only
D
Hormones
Question 145Single Answer
The blood-brain barrier protects brain from?
A
Nutrient supply
B
Harmful substances in blood
C
Oxygen transport
D
Neurotransmitter synthesis
Question 146Single Answer
Which neurotransmitter is known as the brain’s natural tranquilizer?
A
GABA
B
Dopamine
C
Acetylcholine
D
Serotonin
Question 147Single Answer
Which part of CNS is responsible for reflex actions?
A
Brainstem
B
Cerebellum
C
Spinal cord
D
Hypothalamus
Question 148Single Answer
Which brain structure regulates endocrine functions through pituitary gland?
A
Hypothalamus
B
Thalamus
C
Cerebellum
D
Hippocampus
Question 149Single Answer
Which neurotransmitter deficit is linked with Alzheimer’s disease?
A
Acetylcholine
B
Dopamine
C
GABA
D
Serotonin
Question 150Single Answer
Which brain structure integrates sensory input with motor output?
