Which neurotransmitter is primarily associated with inhibitory synaptic transmission in the central nervous system?
GABA
Acetylcholine
Glutamate
Norepinephrine
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Which neurotransmitter is primarily involved in the transmission of nerve impulses across the neuromuscular junction?
Dopamine
Serotonin
Acetylcholine
Noradrenaline
Which of the following statements is correct regarding receptors in the skin?
All skin receptors are encapsulated
The receptive fields of touch receptors are uniform in area
The nociceptors of the skin are bare nerve endings
All sensory information from the skin reaches the brain via the dorsal column pathway
Nervous system of hydra is composed of
Ganglion chain
Brain
Network of nerves
Ganglion connector
Which one of the following is an example of negative feedback loop in humans?
Constriction of skin blood vessels and contraction of skeletal muscles when it is too cold
Secretion of tears after falling of sand particles into the eyes
Salivation of mouth at the sight of delicious food
Secretion of sweat glands and constriction of skin blood vessels when it is too hot
Number of cranial nerves in frog
10 pairs
9 pairs
12 pairs
None of these
Which pair of Structures distinguish a nerve cell from other cells?
Axon and Dendrites
Nucleus and Cell membrane
Ribosomes and Mitochondria
Golgi apparatus and Endoplasmic reticulum
Select the correct arrangement of neural organization, according to the increasing degree of complexity
Lower invertebrates → Vertebrates → Insects
Lower invertebrates → Insects → Vertebrates
Vertebrates → Insects → Lower vertebrates
Vertebrates → Lower invertebrates → Insects
Which neurotransmitter is primarily involved in muscle contraction?
Dopamine
Serotonin
Acetylcholine
Adrenaline
The myelin sheath in the peripheral nervous system is formed by:
Oligodendrocytes
Astrocytes
Schwann cells
Microglia
Study of structure, functions and disease of the nervous system is called
Nervology
Endocrinology
Neurology
Endoneurology
