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
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
The number of spinal nerves in human is
10 pairs
12 pairs
43 pairs
31 pairs
D.
31 pairs
Man has 31 pairs of spinal nerves. These are
(a) Cervical 8 pairs in neck
(b) Thoracic- 12 pairs in thorax
(c) Lumbar- 5 pairs in upper part of abdomen
(d) Sacral 5 pairs in lower part of abdomen
(e) Coccygeal tail nerve.
Frog has 10 pairs of spinal nerves, while rabbit has 37 pairs of spinal nerves.