Human Neural System
Human Neural System: Overview
This Topic covers sub-topics such as Brain, Nervous System, Spinal Cord, Cerebellum, Hypothalamus, Medulla Oblongata, Cranial Nerves, Cerebrospinal Fluid, Peripheral Nervous System, Neural Control and Coordination, Spinal Nerves and, Central Nervous System
Important Questions on Human Neural System
Sympathetic nerves in mammals arise from

Select the answer with correct matching of the structure, its location and function.
Structure | Location | Function |
1) Eustachian | Anterior lobe of internal ear | Equalise air pressure on either sides of the tympanic membrane. |
2) Cerebellum | Midbrain | Controls respiration and gastric secretions |
3) Hypothalamus | Forebrain | Controls body temperature, urge for eating and drinking. |
4) Blind spot | Near the place where optic nerve leaves the eye | Rods and cones are present but inactive here. |

The parts of human brain that helps in regulation of sexual behaviour, expression of excitement, pleaseure, rage, fear, etc. are:

Medulla oblongata:
I.is a part of the brain stem
II.is a part of the hind brain
III.is a part of the limbic system

Select the incorrect statement with respect to human neural system.

Limbic system controls emotional behaviour includes various organs, which one is not included?

Which centre is not found in medulla?

Most of the centres related with cardiac activity are present in:

Which of the following is excitable cells of CNS ?

Select the incorrect statement.


Abducens nerve are injured in a human body. Which one of the following functions will be affected?

Select the correct statement from the following.

The site for processing of vision, hearing, speech, memory, intelligence, emotions and thoughts is

White matter is in _____ the brain and _____ in the spinal cord (in case of humans).

In spinal cord of humans, the grey matter is _____ shaped.

Which of the following helps in the regulation of respiration?

Which of the following consists of fibre tracts interconnecting different regions of brain?

The medulla is the centre for

Which of the following is false about hindbrain?
