Central Nervous System MCQs

Aphasia is most likely associated with a lesion in :

A. Broca’s area
B. Sensory area
C. Primary motor area
D. Visual area

The term ‘myopia’ refers to:

A. Near sightedness
B. Far sightedness
C. Constriction of the pupil
D. Dilation of the pupil

Neurotransmitter in nigrostrial pathway is:

A. Dopamine
B. GABA
C. Acetyl choline
D. Nor epinephrine

First change to occur in the distal segment of cut:

A. Myelin degeneration
B. Axonal degeneration
C. Mitosis of schwann cell
D. Sprouting

Wallenberg degeneration is seen in :

A. Proximal cut end of nerve with cell body
B. Distal cut end of nerve without cell body
C. Both the free ends of the cut nerve
D. All are true

Swallowing center is situated in:

A. MIdbrain
B. Pons
C. Medulla
D. Cerebellum

Satiety center in hypothalamus is regulated by :

A. Gastric dilatation
B. Blood glucose levels
C. Blood insulin levels
D. All of the above

Gag reflex is mediated by ___ cranial nerve ?

A. VII
B. IX
C. X
D. XII

Sympathetic stimulation causes:

A. Arteriolar constriction
B. Ciliary muscle contraction
C. Sweat secretion
D. All of the above

Resting membrane potential of nerve fiber is :

A. -70 mv
B. -90 mv
C. -55 mv
D. + 35 mv

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