A patient presents with impaired coordination of voluntary movements, slurred speech, and difficulty maintaining balance. Damage to which specific brain region is MOST likely responsible for these symptoms?
Cerebrum
Medulla Oblongata
Cerebellum
Hypothalamus
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At the neuromuscular function
The muscle membrane possesses musculariae receptors
The motor nerve endings secrete norepinephrine
Curare leads to prolongation of neuromuscular transmission
The motor nerve endings secrete acetylcholine
Involuntary activities of the body are controlled by
Autonomic nervous system
Somatic nervous system
Both (1) and (2)
None of the above
Which of the following functions is NOT primarily associated with the cerebrum?
Regulation of heart rate
Initiation of voluntary movements
Processing of sensory information
Language comprehension
Choose the incorrect statement
Dorsal portion of midbrain consists of corpora quadrigemina
Midbrain is located between hypothalamus of the forebrain and pons of hindbrain
The cerebral hemispheres are connected by a tract of nerve fibres called corpus callosum
Hypothalamus is responsible for complex functions like intersensory associations, memory and communication
Which of the following statements are correct about the midbrain? I. Located between the thalamus/hypothalamusand pons of hind brain II. Has a canal named cerebral aqueduct passes through III. Dorsal part consists of 4 lobes Choose the correct option
I and II
II and III
I and III
I, II and III
Which pair of systems jointly coordinate and integrate all the activities of the organs, so that they function in a synchronized fashion?
Neural and respiratory
Neural and digestive system
Neural and endocrine system
Neural and circulatory system
Following are some nerves. Categorise them as afferent, efferent and mixed nerves according to their nature and than choose the correct option from the codes given below
I. Trigeminal nerves
II. Occulomotor nerves
III. Olfactory nerves
IV. Auditory cranial nerves
V. Hypoglossal cranial nerves
VI. Spinal accessory cranial nerves
VII. Optic nerves
VIII. Abducens nerves
IX. Pathetic nerves
X. Glossopharyngeal nerves
XI. Vagus cranial nerves
XII. Spinal nerves
XIII. Facial nerves
Codes
Afferent nerves Efferent nerves Mixed nerves
Afferent: III, VII, IV; Efferent: II, VIII, V, VI, IX; Mixed: I, XIII, X, XI, XII
Afferent: I, II, III; Efferent: IV, V, VI; Mixed: VII, VIII, IX, X, XI, XII, XIII
Afferent: XII, XIII; Efferent: I, II, III, IV; Mixed: V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XI
Afferent: I, III, V; Efferent: II, IV, VI; Mixed: VII, VIII, IX, X, XI, XII, XIII
The protective membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord are called:
Myelin sheath
Meninges
Neuroglia
Synaptic vesicles
A patient presents with impaired coordination of voluntary movements, slurred speech, and difficulty maintaining balance. Damage to which specific brain region is MOST likely responsible for these symptoms?
Cerebrum
Medulla Oblongata
Cerebellum
Hypothalamus
The human neural system comprises
PNS only
CNS only
Both (a) and (b)
None of these