Description : Prostaglandins are chemical substances thought to a) increase sensitivity of pain receptors. Prostaglandins are believed to increase sensitivity to pain receptors by enhancing the pain-provoking ... opioid medications inhibit the transmission of noxious stimuli by mimicking enkephalin and endorphin.
Last Answer : a) increase sensitivity of pain receptors. Prostaglandins are believed to increase sensitivity to pain receptors by enhancing the pain-provoking effect of bradykinin.
Description : Following are presumed to act as transmitters in the natural control of pain a. Enkephalins b. endorphins c. both d. none of them
Last Answer : both
Description : Opioid analgesics reduce pain by the release of which naturally appearing product:CHECK A. Serotonin B. Histamine C. Enkephalins/endomorphins/endorphins/dynorphines
Last Answer : C. Enkephalins/endomorphins/endorphins/dynorphines
Description : Endogenous morphine like substances which can control pain are known as,** A. Bradykinins B. Peptides C. Prostaglandins D. Serotonins E. Enkephalins
Last Answer : E. Enkephalins
Description : The part of brain which controls emotional reactions in our body is – (1) Hypothalamus (2) Cerebrum (3) Meninges (4) Thalamus
Last Answer : (1) Hypothalamus Explanation: The brain's limbic system controls emotional expression through the hypothalamus, which has control over the body's emotional responses systems. The hypothalamus is ... also regulates pulse, blood pressure, breathing, and arousal in response to emotional circumstances.
Description : Which part of brain is also known as "little brain"? (1) Cerebrum (2) Cerebellum (3) Thalamus (4) Hypothala mus
Last Answer : (2) Cerebellum Explanation: The cerebellum is known as little brain. It is a region of the brain that plays an important role in motor control. It may also be involved in some ... , and in regulating fear and pleasure responses, but its movementrelated functions are the most solidly established.
Description : The part of the brain controlling the anterior pituitary gland secretions is the A) medulla. B) thalamus. C) cerebral cortex. D) hypothalamus. E) cerebellum. Answer: D ... B) antidiuretic hormone C) gonadotropic hormones D) thyroid-stimulating hormone E) adrenocorticotropic hormone
Last Answer : B) thalamus.
Description : Which part of brain is also known as “little brain”? (1) Cerebrum (2) Cerebellum (3) Thalamus (4) Hypothalamus
Last Answer : Cerebellum
Description : The part of brain which controls emotional reactions in our body is (1) Hypothalamus (2) Cerebrum (3) Meninges (4) Thalamus
Last Answer : Hypothalamus
Description : All the following statements about proopiomelanocortin are true except (A) It is made up of 285 amino acids (B) It is synthesised in pars intermedia and anterior lobe of pituitary gland ... ) It is the precursor of corticotropin like intermediate lobe peptide and endorphins 218 MCQs IN BIOCHEMISTRY
Last Answer : Answer : C
Description : The immediate parent of α, β and γ endorphins is (A) Pro-opiomelanocortin (B) β-lipotropin (C) ATCH (D) Lipoprotein
Last Answer : Answer : B
Description : Corticotropin releasing hormone controls the direct release of (A) Pro-opiomelanocortin (B) α MSH (C) β MSH (D) Endorphins
Last Answer : Answer : A
Description : Proopiomelanocortin is the precussor of (A) ACTH (B) β-tropin (C) Endorphins (D) All of these
Last Answer : Answer : D
Description : All of the following can be formed from pro-opiomelanocortin except (A) α-and β-MSH (B) β-and γ-Lipotropins (C) α-and β-Endorphins(D) FSH
Description : The poisonous substance that is the main constituent of tobacco is (a) morphine (b) aspirin (c) nicotine (d) reserpine
Last Answer : Ans:(c)
Description : All the following statements about βendorphin are true except µ : (A) It is a polypeptide (B) Its precursor is pro-opio-melanocortin (C) Its receptors are represent in brain (D) Its action is blocked by morphine
Description : Which one of the following depresses brain activity and produces feelings of calmness, relaxation and drowsiness? (a) Morphine (b) Valium (c) Amphetamines (d) Hashish
Last Answer : (b) Valium
Description : The following is not true of morphine: A. Its 2-glucuronide metabolite is an active analgesic B. Its active metabolite penetrates blood-brain barrier better than morphine C. Its oral: parenteral activity ratio is 1:4 D. It undergoes enterohepatic cycling
Last Answer : B. Its active metabolite penetrates blood-brain barrier better than morphine
Description : What is the difference between Thalamus and Hypothalamus? -Biology
Last Answer : answer:
Description : Explain the thalamus of Magnolia. -Biology
Description : What type of sensory information travels from the retina through the thalamus to the visual cortex?
Last Answer : smell
Description : What is the nerve carrying impulses from the eye to the thalamus?
Last Answer : The optic nerves carry the impulses from the eyes to the visual area of the thalamus.
Description : The fleshy thalamus is edible in – (1) Apple (2) Tomato (3) Orange (4) Mango
Last Answer : (1) Apple Explanation: Apple is a porne, a simple, fleshy but false fruit as it is surrounded by a fleshy thalamus which is edible while actual fruit lies within. Other examples are pear, loquat, etc.
Description : The sense of balance is achieved by – (1) Cerebrum equilibrium (2) Thalamus equilibrium (3) Cerebellum equilibrium (4) Spinal chord equilibrium
Last Answer : (3) Cerebellum equilibrium Explanation: The cerebellum equilibrium controls the aspects of balance, equilibrium, and muscle tone, which are factors that provide for smooth movement and activity. ... it works in coordination with the motor cortices of the cerebrum for this overall function.
Description : The sense of balance is achieved by - (1) Cerebrum equilibrium (2) Thalamus equilibrium (3) Cerebellum equilibrium (4) Spinal chord equilibrium
Last Answer : (3) Cerebellum equilibrium Explanation: The cerebellum equilibrium controls the aspects of balance, equilibrium, and muscle tone, `which are factors that provide for smooth movement and activity. ... it works in coordination with the motor cortices of the cerebrum for this overall function.
Description : The fleshy thalamus is edible in - (1) Apple (2) Tomato (3) Orange (4) Mango
Last Answer : (1) Apple Explanation: Apple is a pome, a simple, fleshy but false fruit as it is surrounded by a fleshy thalamus which is edible while actual fruit lies within other examples are pear, loquat, etc.
Description : The seat of intelligence is situated in the (1) cerebrum (2) cerebellum (3) medulla (4) thalamus
Last Answer : (2) cerebellum Explanation: The cerebrum is the seat of intelligence and provides us with the ability to read, write and speak; make calculations and compose music; remember the past and plan for the future; and create works.
Description : State the function of thalamus.
Last Answer : The function of thalamus is to receive nerve impulse from the sense organs and send them to the upper region.
Description : The lateral spinothalamic tract: a. carries fibres which terminate in the thalamus b. contains mainly the second-order neurones. c. carries fibres that carry information on temperature and pain d. all above
Last Answer : all above
Description : The joint position sense of the right leg is impaired in damage of: a. the superior colliculi b. the cerebellum c. the thalamus of the right d. the post-central gyrus of the left cerebral hemisphere
Last Answer : he post-central gyrus of the left cerebral hemisphere
Description : The terminal part of the pedicel bearing the sepals, petals, stamens and carpals is called a. Pedicel b. Inflorescence c. Thalamus d. Non of these
Last Answer : Thalamus
Description : Parienth is the fnion of a. Calyx and Corolla b. Pedicel and Thalamus c. Stamen and Stigma d. Style and Ovary
Last Answer : Calyx and Corolla
Description : True fruits developed from a. Ovary b. Thalamus c. Pericarp d. All of these
Last Answer : Ovary
Description : Proximal end of the filament of stamen is attached to the (a) placenta (b) thalamus or petal (c) anther (d) connective
Last Answer : b) thalamus or petal
Description : The nerve centres which control the body temperature and the urge for eating are contained in (a) hypothalamus (b) pons (c) cerebellum (d) thalamus.
Last Answer : (a) hypothalamus
Description : Which is correct pair for edible part? (a) Tomato-thalamus (b) Maize-cotyledons (c) Guava-mesocarp (d) Date palm-mesocarp
Last Answer : (d) Date palm-mesocarp
Description : Mango juice is obtained from (a) epicarp (b) mesocarp (c) endocarp (d) pericarp and thalamus.
Last Answer : (b) mesocarp
Description : Hypanthodium is a specialised type of (a) fruit (b) inflorescence (c) thalamus (d) ovary.
Last Answer : (b) inflorescence
Description : : A _____ is a cytokine that induces fever by stimulating the ______. a. pyrogen, hypothalamus b. pyogen, thalamus c. defensin, thyroid d. perforin, pituitary
Last Answer : a. pyrogen, hypothalamus
Description : What is thalamus?
Last Answer : The thalamus is like a switching station, conducting signals from the body up to the relevant parts of the higher brain, and down from the brain to the lower brain and spinal cord.
Description : General anaesthetics produce immobility in response to painful surgical stimuli by acting primarily at the: A. Motor cortex B. Basal ganglia C. Thalamus D. Spinal cord
Last Answer : D. Spinal cord
Description : The sense of balance is achieved by : (1) Cerebrum equilibrium (2) Thalamus equilibrium (3) Cerebellum equilibrium (4) Spinal chord equilibrium
Last Answer : Cerebellum equilibrium
Description : The fleshy thalamus is edible in (1) Apple (2) Tomato (3) Orange (4) Mango
Last Answer : Apple
Last Answer : cerebellum
Description : The alkoloid naturally found in coffee, cocoa and cola nut is – (1) Cocaine (2) Morphine (3) Tannin (4) Caffeine
Last Answer : (4) Caffeine Explanation: Caffeine (C8H10N4O2) is a bitter alkaloid found especially in coffee, tea, cacao, and kola nuts. It is used medicinally as a stimulant and diuretic.
Description : The following antihypertensive drug has been found to suppress certain manifestations of morphine withdrawal syndrome and to block postoperative pain when injected intrathecally: A. Prazosin B. Clonidine C. Reserpine D. Ketanserin
Last Answer : B. Clonidine
Description : The alkoloid naturally found in coffee, cocoa and cola nut is (1) Cocaine (2) Morphine (3) Tannin (4) Caffeine
Last Answer : Caffeine
Description : Select the correct statement from the ones given below. (a) Barbiturates, when given to criminals, make them tell the truth. (b) Morphine is often given to persons, who have undergone surgery, ... pressure and heart rate. (d) Cocaine is given to patients after surgery as it stimulates recovery.
Last Answer : (b) Morphine is often given to persons, who have undergone surgery, as a pain killer.
Description : Morphine dependence is characterized by (a) Marked drug seeking behavior (b) Physical dependence without psychic dependence (c) Physical as well as psychic dependence (d) Both (a) and (c)
Last Answer : Ans: D
Description : Morphine produces analgesia by acting at (a) Peripheral pain receptors (b) A spinal site (c) Suspraspinal sites (d) Both (b) and (c)
Last Answer : Ans: B