Question:- What is ARDSI? A. Alzheimers and related Disorders Society of India B. Act related to Dementia, Symptoms and Infection C. Alzheimers and related Dementia Symptoms of India D. None of the above
Answer:- Explanation: Alzheimers and related Disorders Society of India (ARDSI) calls for the government to have its plan or policy on dementia which must be implemented in all States, funded and monitored by the Health Ministry.
Question:- Which of the following statements is/are correct about mnemonics? A. Mnemonic systems are techniques or strategies consciously used to improve memory. B. The study and development of systems for improving and assisting the memory. C. A device of any learning technique that aids information retention or retrieval in the human memory and it is a symbol used to specify a computing function. D. All the above are correct
Answer:- Ans. D Explanation: A mnemonic is a device or a memory device which helps in any learning technique that aids information retention or retrieval (remembering) in the human memory. The word "mnemonic" is derived from the Ancient Greek word mnēmonikos meaning "of memory” or “relating to memory" and is also related to Mnemosyne that is remembrance.
Question:- Nervous System consists of: A. Brain B. Spinal Cord C. Nerves D. All the above
Answer:- D Explanation: The brain and the spinal cord along with nerves constitute the nervous system.
Question:- Which of the following statement is correct about Cerebellum? A. It regulates the muscular movement for locomotion. B. It is a part of brain. C. Both A and B D. Neither A nor B
Answer:- C Explanation: Cerebellum consists of large mass having ridges and furrows, situated above and behind the medulla and attached to cerebrum. It regulates muscular movement for locomotion. It is a part of brain.
Question:- Which nerves are attached to the brain and emerge from the skull? A. Cranial Nerves B. Spinal Nerves C. Thoracic Nerves D. Sacral Nerves
Answer:- A Explanation: Cranial Nerves are attached to the brain and emerge from the skull.
Question:- Name the system that controls every activity that you do? A. Nervous System B. Exocrine System C. Endocrine System D. Respiratory System
Answer:- Ans A Explanation: In vertebrates, Nervous System consists of two main parts Central Nervous System (CNS) and Peripheral Nervous System (PNS). CNS consists of brain and spinal cord whereas PNS consists of nerves. We can say that brain is the boss of our body; it controls everything that you do.
Question:- What is the unit of Nervous system? A. Brain B. Spinal Cord C. Neuron D. Nerves
Answer:- C Explanation: The units which make up the nervous system are called nerve cells or neurons. Therefore, neuron is the functional and structural unit of nervous system. Neuron is the largest cell in the body.
Question:- A microscopic gap between a pair of adjacent neurons over which nerve impulses pass when going from one neuron to the next is called: A. Neurotransmitter B. Synapse C. Axon D. None of the above
Answer:- Ans. B Explanation: A microscopic gap between a pair of adjacent neurons over which nerve impulses pass when going from one neuron to the next is called synapse.
Question:- In our body involuntary actions are controlled by: A. Medulla in Hindbrain B. Medulla in Forebrain C. Medulla in Spinal Cord D. Medulla in Midbrain
Answer:- Ans. A Explanation: Medulla in Hindbrain controls the involuntary actions of our body.
Question:- Those reflex actions which involve brain are called: A. Stimulus B. Cerebral reflexes C. Spinal reflexes D. Reflex arc
Answer:- Ans. B Explanation: Those reflex actions which involve brain are called cerebral reflexes. They occur in the organs present in the head because these organs are directly connected to the brain.
Question:- Pons, cerebellum and medulla are part of which brain? A. Forebrain B. Midbrain C. Hindbrain D. None of the above
Answer:- Ans. C Explanation: The brain is broadly divided into three regions: forebrain, midbrain and hindbrain. The forebrain mainly consists of cerebrum. The midbrain does not have any further divisions. The hindbrain consists of three centres called pons, cerebellum and medulla.
Question:- Spinal Cord originates from which part of the brain? A. Cerebellum B. Medulla C. Pons D. Cerebrum
Answer:- Ans. B Explanation: From Medulla Spinal cord originates. Medulla controls various involuntary actions such as heart beat, breathing, blood pressure and peristaltic movements of alimentary canal. Medulla is also the controlling centre for reflexes such as swallowing, coughing, sneezing, secretion of saliva and vomiting.
Question:- Which of the following statement is/are correct about Enzyme: A. An Enzyme is a protein and is used as a catalyst to accelerate the reaction. B. Life would not exist without the presence of enzymes. C. Enzymes participate in cellular metabolic processes. D. All the above
Answer:- Ans. D Explanation: Enzymes are proteins that act as catalysts within the living cells. They are composed of one or more long chains of interconnected amino acids. They accelerate chemical reactions. All chemical reactions that occur in living organism are dependent on catalytic actions of enzymes and therefore, known as Bio transformation. Life would not exist without the presence of enzymes.
Question:- Which enzyme is used in making Baby Foods? A. Amylase B. Rennin C. Trypsin D. None of the above
Answer:- Ans. C Explanation: Trypsin enzyme is used in making Baby Foods.