The part of the brain where the centre for hunger and thirst is located is
cerebrum
hypothalamus
cerebellum
medulla oblongata
The reflex arc, which is made of two neurons is known as
monosynaptic reflex arc
disynaptic reflex arc
polysynaptic reflex arc
asynaptic reflex arc
A.
monosynaptic reflex arc
Reflex arc is the arrangement of neurons in the pathway that always passes through central nervous system. The axon of one neuron ends on the dendrites of next neuron. Such a junction is called synapse. Monosynaptic reflex arc has only two neurons, ie, sensory and motor which forms one synapse.
Which of the following does not act as a neurotransmitter
Acetylcholine
Epinephrine
Glutamic acid
Tyrosine
Which centre is stimulated during increase in body temperature?
Anterior hypothalamus
Posterior hypothalamus
Limbic system
Red nucleus
Which of the following substances can cure Parkinson's disease?
GABA
Acetylcholine
Dopamine
Glutamic acid
Movement of tongue muscle is controlled by
facial nerve
trigeminal nerve
hypoglossal nerve
vagus nerve
Vegus nerve is a
mixed X cranial nerve
mixed XI cranial nerve
mixed X thoracic nerve
sensory X cranial nerve