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Biology DPP (24 March)
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The basic structural and functional unit of the nervous system is:
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Axon
Nephron
Neuron
Synapse
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The neuron that transmits impulses from sensory organs to the central nervous system (CNS) is called:
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Motor neuron
Interneuron
Sensory neuron
None of the above
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The gap between two neurons where neurotransmitters are released is called
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synapse
Synaptic cleft
Dendrite
Myelin sheath
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Which ion is responsible for the generation of an action potential in neurons?
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Calcium (Ca²⁺)
Sodium (Na⁺)
Potassium (K⁺)
Chloride (Cl⁻)
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The myelin sheath around axons in the central nervous system (CNS) is formed by:
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Schwann cells
Oligodendrocytes
Astrocytes
Microglia
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The sympathetic nervous system is activated during:
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Rest and digestion
Sleep
Fight or flight response
Meditation
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The neurotransmitter that plays a major role in the parasympathetic nervous system is:
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Adrenaline
Acetylcholine
Dopamine
Serotonin
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The outermost protective covering of the brain is called:
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Pia mater
Arachnoid mater
Dura mater
Choroid plexus
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The part of the brain responsible for maintaining posture and balance is:
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Cerebrum
Medulla oblongata
Cerebellum
Hypothalamus
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Which of the following is NOT a part of the human brain?
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Thalamus
Pons
Ganglion
Corpus callosum
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The resting membrane potential of a neuron is maintained by:
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Passive diffusion of Na⁺
Na⁺/K⁺ pump
High intracellular Na⁺ concentration
Increased permeability to Na⁺
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The neurotransmitter involved in muscle contraction is:
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Dopamine
Acetylcholine
GABA
Serotonin
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Which part of the brain regulates temperature, hunger, and thirst?
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Cerebrum
Thalamus
Hypothalamus
Medulla oblongata
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The gaps between adjacent Schwann cells in a myelinated neuron are called:
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Dendrites
Nodes of Ranvier
Synaptic cleft
Axon terminals
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Which type of neuron carries impulses from the CNS to effectors (muscles or glands)?
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Sensory neuron
Interneuron
Motor neuron
Bipolar neuron
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