Which one of the followings is the functional unit of hearing? f

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301.

Which one of the following acts solely as an inhibitory neurotransmitter?

  • Norepinephrine

  • Gamma (γ) amino butyric acid

  • Acetylcholine

  • Dopamine


302.

The bundle of axons in the central nervius system is known as

  • nerve

  • ganglion

  • tract

  • neuron


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303.

Which one of the followings is the functional unit of hearing?

  • Utricle

  • Organ of Zuckerkandl

  • Organ of Corti

  • Vestibular apparatus


C.

Organ of Corti

The organ of Corti is the functional unit of hearing and contains the sound receptors that convert mechanical vibration into nerve impulses. It contains the receptors that transform mechanical vibrations into nerve impulses. These are located in the basilar membrane of the organ of corti thus making it the functional unit of hearing.


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304.

Which one of the followings is not a refractive medium of the eye?

  • Lens

  • Vitreous humour

  • Aqueous humour

  • Pupil


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305.

Which of the following pairs of cranial nerves is/are of mixed category?

  • Glossopharyngeal and hypogrossal

  • Trigeminal and abducens

  • Trigeminal and facial

  • Glossopharyngeal and vagus


306.

Myelin sheaths

  • are abundant in nervous system of non- vertebrates

  • consists largely of lipids

  • has a low electric resistance

  • allows the continous conduction of impulse


307.

Pacinian corpuscles found in the skin are sensitive to

  • touch

  • pressure

  • temperature (hot and cold)

  • vibrations


308.

Which of the following statement is true for maculae found in the internal ear of humans?

  • It is present in ampullae of semicircular ducts

  • These are three in number

  • Each macula contains calcarious ear stones called oto lith.

  • All of above


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309.

Myelin sheaths

  • are abundant in the nervous system of non-vertebrates

  • consists largely of lipids

  • has a low electric resistance

  • allow the continous conduction of impulse


310.

Which of the following characteristic is not seen in a person suffering from schizoprenia?

  • Auditory hallucinations

  • Split personality

  • False beliefs

  • Lack of motivation


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