Multiple Choice QuestionsThe 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
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
C.
hypoglossal nerve
There are twelve cranial nerves in mammals. Hypoglossal (the 12th) cranial nerve is responsible for movement of neck and tongue. It contains both sensory and motor fibres.
Fcaial nerve (7th nerve) helps in contracting and producing facial expressions.
Trigeminal nerve carries sensation from a person's face to brain.
Vagus nerve is the longest nerve of the body. It helps to regulate many critical aspects of human physiology such as, heart rate, blood pressure etc.
Vegus nerve is a
mixed X cranial nerve
mixed XI cranial nerve
mixed X thoracic nerve
sensory X cranial nerve
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