Description : (4) Fundamental unit of nervous system Explanation: A neuron is a cell that carries electrical impulses. Neurons are the basic units of the nervous system and its most important part is the brain. Every neuron is made of a cell body (also called a soma), dendrites and an axon.
Last Answer : Water cycle refers to - (1) an integrated attempt to recycle water in relatively arid regions (2) constant movement of water from ocean to land and back to ocean once again (3) ... management of water in areas excessively plagued with water-logging (4) water distribution in relatively dry area
Description : Major cordinating centre of fore brain which is wrapped around by cerebrum and responsible for motor & sensory signalingg is
Last Answer : Major cordinating centre of fore brain which is wrapped around by cerebrum and responsible for motor & sensory signalingg is
Description : The part of the human brain which is an important relay station for the sensory impulses and also is the origin of many of the involuntary acts of the eye such as the narrowing of the pupil in bright light is the: a) hypothalamus b) midbrain c) corpus callosum d) cerebellum
Last Answer : ANSWER: B -- Midbrain
Description : Which nerves convey impulses from the brain and spinal cord to the other parts of the body?
Last Answer : Motor nerves
Description : Destruction of the anterior horn cells of the spinal cord would result in loss of (a) commissural impulses (b) integrating impulses (c) sensory impulses (d) voluntary motor impulses
Last Answer : (d) voluntary motor impulses.
Description : The following are true about pain: a. in disseminated cancer can be effectively relieved by hypophysectomy b. does not ascend through the dorsal column of the spinal cord c. is transmitted faster ... fibres than the A delta fibres d. stimulation of the ß receptors in the brain produces analgesia
Last Answer : stimulation of the ß receptors in the brain produces analgesia
Description : The pain sensation a. arises from stimulation of free nerve endings b. is transmitted to the central nervous system by unmyelinated C fibres c. is transmitted to the brain via the spinothalamic tracts d. all above
Last Answer : all above
Description : The pain sensation a. arises from stimulation of free nerve endings b. is transmitted to the central nervous system by unmyelinated C fibres c. is transmitted to the brain via the ... d. is reduced by local anaesthetics through reduction of the potassium influx into the nerve fibres
Last Answer : is transmitted to the brain via the spinothalamic tracts
Description : Assertion : Lateral line system is found in fishes and aquatic larval amphibians. Reason : Lateral line system has receptor of sensory cells derived f
Last Answer : Assertion : Lateral line system is found in fishes and aquatic larval amphibians. Reason : Lateral line ... D. If both Assertion and Reason are false.
Description : ________________ causes pharmacodynamic drug interaction. a) Gastric motility changes. b) Stimulation of metabolism. c) Alteration of pH of GIT. d)Interactions at receptor site.
Last Answer : d)Interactions at receptor site.
Description : Can a nerve fibre and nerve both carry sensory and motor impulses?
Last Answer : There are the Mixed Nerves in the spinal column that carry bothsensory and motor nerves, but these neurons have 2 different jobsthat they do,& I know of no neurons doing both as the impulsestravel to 2 different locations which couldn't be done at the sametime.
Description : Compared with myelinated nerve fibres, non-myelinated nerve fibres : a. have a higher threshold for stimulation b. have a longer refractory period c. transmit impulses at a lower frequency d. all above
Description : When no atrial impulse is conducted through the AV node into the ventricles, the patient is said to be experiencing which type of AV block? a) Third degree In third degree heart block, two impulses ... , type II, only some of the atrial impulses are conducted through the AV node into the ventricles.
Last Answer : a) Third degree In third degree heart block, two impulses stimulate the heart—one stimulates the ventricles and one stimulates the atria.
Description : Which is an example of negative feedback? A) Nursing action stimulates the hypothalamus to release oxytocin that triggers mammary gland milk production. B) When the blood becomes dilute, ADH ... produce sperm or eggs. E) TRH stimulates the anterior pituitary to release thyroid-stimulating hormone.
Last Answer : B) When the blood becomes dilute, ADH is no longer released from the hypothalamus
Description : Which of the following statements reflect current research regarding the utilization of non-pharmacological measures in the management of burn pain? a) Music therapy may provide reality orientation, distraction, ... of burn pain. Pet therapy has not proven effective in the management of burn pain.
Last Answer : a) Music therapy may provide reality orientation, distraction, and sensory stimulation. Researchers have found that music affects both the physiologic and psychological aspects of the pain experience ... orientation, distraction, and sensory stimulation. It also allows for patient self-expression.
Description : Codeine acts as a cough sedative by (a) Producing mild nausea (b) Depressing bronchiolar secretions (c) Depressing pulmonary action (d) Depressing cough center (e) Paralyzing sensory nerves of bronchi
Last Answer : Ans: D
Description : Name the drugs which block the sensory nerves and prevent the patient from feeling pain? A. Analgesics B. Antibiotics C. Antihistamines D. Anaesthetics (Answer)
Last Answer : cD. Anaesthetics (Answer)
Description : C fibres transmitting pain sensation a. are present in less numbers than A fibres in sensory nerves b. conduct at an average velocity of 2 metres/secon c. convey temperature sensation d. terminate in laminae 2 and 3 of the dorsal horn
Last Answer : convey temperature sensation
Description : Which controls reflex action? Options: A) Sympathetic nervous system B) Central nervous system C) Parasympathetic nervous system D) Sensory nerves
Last Answer : C) Parasympathetic nervous system
Last Answer : acetylcholine Esther
Description : Mowing grass lawn facilitates better maintenance because (a) wounding stimulates regeneration (b) removal of apical dominance and stimulation of intercalary meristem (c) removal of apical dominance (d) removal of apical dominance and promotion of lateral meristem.
Last Answer : (b) removal of apical dominance and stimulation of intercalary meristem
Description : Which is the sensory receptor involved in detecting blood pressure? (1) Chemo receptor (2) Mechano receptor (3) Photo receptor (4) Magneto receptor
Last Answer : (2) Mechano receptor Explanation: Baroreceptors are sensors located in the blood vessels of all vertebrate animals that sense the blood pressure and relay the information to the brain, so that ... . Mechanoreceptors are the sensory receptors that respond to any type of primary stimuli of pressure.
Last Answer : (2) Mechano receptor Explanation: Mechano receptors are the sensory receptors that respond to any type of primary stimuli of pressure.
Last Answer : Mechano receptor
Description : Could adrenal stimulation be more effective than pain receptor blockers?
Last Answer : Oh my. I have no idea how to answer your question but I’m so glad your dog was returned. Poor little baby. You must have been very relieved. Old age is a bitch. Glad he has a good carer!
Description : In the intact animal H2 receptor antagonists potentiate the following action of histamine: A. Cardiac stimulation B. Fall in blood pressure C. Uterine relaxation D. Bronchospasm
Last Answer : D. Bronchospasm
Description : Cholinergic muscarinic receptor stimulation produces the following effects except: A. Sweating B. Rise in blood pressure C. Bradycardia D. Urination
Last Answer : B. Rise in blood pressure
Description : Second messengers a. are substances that interact with first messengers inside cells b. are substances that bind to first messengers in the cell membrane c. are hormones secreted by cells ... the intracellular responses to many different hormonesand neurotransmitters e. are not formed in the brain
Last Answer : mediate the intracellular responses to many different hormonesand neurotransmitters
Description : Reflex actions are controlled by – (1) the Brain (2) the Spinal Chord (3) the Nerves (4) the Cells
Last Answer : (2) the Spinal Chord Explanation: Reflex actions are automatic, rapid and spontaneous and we do not have control over such actions. These are controlled by the spinal cord. They are not controlled by the brain.
Description : Reflex actions are controlled by (1) the Brain (2) the Spinal Chord (3) the Nerves (4) the Cells
Last Answer : the Spinal Chord
Description : If we were to get rid of the hormones within us and electrical nerve impulses of the brain, we would pretty much achieve zombie state, am I right?
Last Answer : Aren’t Zombies dead humans? We’d have to die first, no? Anyway, if we achieved zombie status, we wouldn’t know we’re in paradise so I vote no.
Description : Which nerve carries impulses from the eye to the brain?
Last Answer : The optic nerve
Description : What causes a green plant exposed to the light, on only one side, to bend towards the source of light as it grows? (a) Light stimulates plant cells on the lighted side to grow ... Green plants need light to perform photosynthesis. (d) Green plants seek light because they are phototropic.
Last Answer : (b) Auxin accumulates on the shaded side, stimulating greater cell elongation there
Description : Guys, if you spoil your little girl, do you think that she has you wrapped around the proverbial finger?
Last Answer : Sorry, I'm not a parent, but I have felt this with younger female cousins. I loved spending time with them and money on them when I was around. They were so cute and innocent and I still ... love them so much you just want to give them everything, although a malicious child is a different story.
Description : What force is necessary to hold a weight of 100 kg suspended on a rope wrapped 3 times around a post ( a.0.35 b.0.8 c.1.46 d.2.85 e.107 dynes
Last Answer : a. 0.35
Description : Explain how text wrapped around a picture from picture tools. -Technology
Last Answer : Wrap Text Around a Picture Steps to wrap text around a picture in a document are as follows:(a) Step 1: Select the picture.(b) Step 2: Select the Picture Tools Format tab. (This tab ... from the Position menu. You can make more precise changes from the Advanced Layout dialog box that appears.
Description : What was wrapped around Jacob Marley's ghost?
Last Answer : It was a chain he forged in life that contained all the thingsimportant to him such as replica safes, keys, money bags andledgers - He tells scrooge that because he ignored mankind's plightin ... size as the one he wears seven Christmases again and Scroogesin now seven time bigger and more ponderous
Description : The English terms ‘haggard’, ‘allure’ and ‘wrapped around the little finger’ all owe their origins to which ancient cultural practice
Last Answer : Falconry.
Description : Why do I have ONE inflamed taste bud?
Last Answer : I don’t think it’s a “taste bud” that’s inflamed; I think you’ve burned yourself on the pineapple acids. I tend to do that, myself, when I eat a lot of pineapple. Chapped lips like you read about.
Description : Is a taste bud cell prokaryote or eukaryote?
Last Answer : Eukaryotic
Description : What,where,and how do you get a deep brain stimulation?
Last Answer : Deep Brain Stimulation, DBS, is perform at a qualified medical facility. Deep Brain Stimulation is proscribed for Parkinson's Disease. It is called for after a complete diagnosis by a doctor.
Description : What is deep brain stimulation and how can I prevent it?
Last Answer : Deep Brain Stimulation is a procedure which is used to treat movement disorders such as Tourrett's Syndrome and Parkinson's Disease. It requires the implanting of a braun pacemaker which sense electrical pulses to the brain.
Description : Nerves carry messages from different parts of the body to the brain or the spinal cord?
Last Answer : Shrek
Description : What Which system are the nerves brain and spinal cord a part of?
Last Answer : Need answer
Description : Which infectious disease affects the brain and the nerves?
Last Answer : Poliomyelitis
Description : The olfactory nerves affect what sense in brain? A. Smell (Answer) B. Feel C. Touch D. Hear
Last Answer : A. Smell (Answer)
Description : The following cranial nerves contain parasympathetic outflow arising at the brain stem: a. optic nerve b. oculomotor nerve c. trigeminal nerve d. facial nerve
Last Answer : facial nerve
Description : Which of the following statements about nerve growth factor is not true a. it is made up of 3 polypeptide subunits b. it is found in high concentration in the submaxillary salivery gland c. it is picked up by nerves from the organs they innervate d. it is present in brain
Last Answer : it is found in high concentration in the submaxillary salivery gland