NEET Biology: Nervous system in humanscentral nervous system Practice Questions
15 free multiple-choice questions on Nervous system in humanscentral nervous system (Neural Control and Coordination) for NEET Biology, each with the correct answer and a step-by-step explanation. Attempt a question, then reveal the solution to check your reasoning.
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Correct answer: A — Cerebrum
The Cerebrum is the largest part of the brain and is responsible for higher functions like thought, memory, voluntary movement, and sensory processing.
Q2. The major tract responsible for carrying motor commands from the brain to the spinal cord is primarily associated with which pathway?
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Correct answer: A — Descending pathways
Descending motor pathways originate in the brain and carry signals for movement commands down to the spinal cord, initiating motor actions.
Q3. Which structure connects the brain to the spinal cord and controls vital involuntary functions like breathing and heart rate?
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Correct answer: B — Brainstem
The brainstem (medulla oblongata, pons, and midbrain) is crucial for regulating autonomic functions necessary for survival.
Q4. Which structure of the brain is primarily responsible for coordinating voluntary movements, posture, and balance?
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Correct answer: A — Cerebellum
The Cerebellum plays a crucial role in coordinating voluntary movements, maintaining posture, balance, and motor skill coordination.
Q5. The continuous protective membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord are collectively known as:
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Correct answer: C — Meninges
The meninges (Dura mater, Arachnoid mater, and Pia mater) provide protection and support for the entire Central Nervous System.
Q6. The main protective layers surrounding the brain and spinal cord are collectively known as:
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Correct answer: B — Meninges
The three membranes (meninges) that protect the CNS are the dura mater, arachnoid mater, and pia mater. Collectively, these are referred to as the meninges.
Q7. Neurons communicate with each other across a synapse through the release of chemical messengers. What is the name of this gap between two neurons?
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Correct answer: C — Synapse
The synapse is the specialized junction where information is transmitted from one neuron to another across a synaptic cleft.
Q8. Which of the following structures constitutes the Central Nervous System (CNS)?
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Correct answer: D — Brain and Spinal Cord
The Central Nervous System (CNS) is composed of the brain and the spinal cord, which are the core processing and relay centers of the nervous system.
Q9. Which structure forms the central pathway for signals traveling between the brain and the rest of the body?
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Correct answer: B — Spinal Cord
The spinal cord serves as the main pathway connecting the brain to the rest of the body via spinal nerves.
Q10. Which region of the human brain is primarily involved in processing sensory information like vision, hearing, and touch?
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Correct answer: C — Cerebrum
The cerebrum, specifically the sensory areas within it, is responsible for processing incoming sensory information.
Q11. Which structure forms the main pathway through which nerve impulses travel between the brain and the spinal cord?
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Correct answer: D — Brainstem
The spinal cord acts as the main conduit connecting the higher processing centers of the brain with the rest of the body via spinal nerves.
Q12. The Cerebellum is primarily responsible for which function in the nervous system?
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Correct answer: D — Maintaining posture and balance
The Cerebellum plays a vital role in coordinating voluntary movements, posture, balance, and motor control.
Q13. The spinal cord forms the central part of the nervous system. What is the primary function of the spinal cord in relation to the brain?
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Correct answer: B — Acting as the main pathway for communication between the brain and the rest of the body
The spinal cord acts as the main pathway for transmitting sensory information from the body to the brain and motor commands from the brain to the body.
Q14. The protective covering that surrounds the entire brain and spinal cord is collectively known as the:
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Correct answer: A — Meninges
The meninges (Dura mater, Arachnoid mater, Pia mater) provide the protective covering for the entire CNS.
Q15. The central nervous system (CNS) is composed of which two main components?
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Correct answer: D — Brain and Spinal cord
The Central Nervous System (CNS) is fundamentally composed of the Brain and the Spinal Cord, which are the core processing units of the nervous system.
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