Questions
3
The purplish red pigment rhodopsin contained in the rod type photoreceptor cells of the human eye is a derivative of
Answer: Vitamin A
5
Which part of the human ear plays no role in hearing as such but is otherwise very much required?
Answer: Vestibular apparatus
6
One of the functions of the Neuroglial cells is to protect and support _________
Answer:Neurons
7
The abundant inhibitory neurotransmitter found in the CNS is ________
Answer: Gamma-Aminobutyric acid
9
The thalamus and the hypothalamus are located in the _________
Answer: Diencephalon
10
One of the actions of the parasympathetic nervous system is
Answer: Constriction of Pupils
11
The gap in the myelin sheath between adjacent Schwann cells is called ____
Answer:Node of Ranvier
12
Synaptic vesicles discharge _________ at the neuromuscular junction.
Answer: Acetylcholine
14
When cocaine is used as a stimulant, it interferes with the CNS at the reuptake of the _____ at the synapses
Answer: Dopamine
15
Smooth muscles, cardiac muscles and organs are regulated by _______
Answer:Autonomic system
17
Neurotransmitters, released by the presynaptic neurons bind to the receptors on the ____
Answer: Postsynaptic membrane
18
Wernicke’s area is generally associated with
Answer:Written and spoken language
19
Which of these compounds generates a feeling of well-being and inhibits the sensation of pain
Answer: Endorphin
20
________ is a hormone that plays a pivotal role in social bonding, sexual reproduction and childbirth.
Answer: Oxytocin
