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
Which of the following does not act as a neurotransmitter
Acetylcholine
Epinephrine
Glutamic acid
Tyrosine
D.
Tyrosine
Tyrosine is a precursor to neurotransmitters and hormones. In dopaminergic cells in the brain, tyrosine is converted to L-DOPA by the enzyme tyrosine hydroxylase (TH). TH is the rate-limiting enzyme involved in the synthesis of the neurotransmitter dopamine.
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