The Brain and Nervous Syste MCQs

1. Which part of the brain is responsible for regulating heart rate and breathing?
(A) Cerebellum
(B) Medulla Oblongata
(C) Cerebrum
(D) Hypothalamus

2. The primary function of the cerebellum is to:
(A) Control voluntary muscle movements
(B) Regulate emotions
(C) Coordinate balance and movement
(D) Control vital body functions

3. The neurons that carry impulses from sensory receptors to the central nervous system are called:
(A) Motor neurons
(B) Sensory neurons
(C) Interneurons
(D) Autonomic neurons

4. Which part of the nervous system is responsible for voluntary movements?
(A) Central Nervous System
(B) Autonomic Nervous System
(C) Somatic Nervous System
(D) Sympathetic Nervous System

5. The structure that connects the two hemispheres of the brain is called:
(A) Medulla Oblongata
(B) Corpus Callosum
(C) Thalamus
(D) Pituitary Gland

6. Which part of the brain is associated with higher cognitive functions such as thinking, reasoning, and planning?
(A) Cerebellum
(B) Hippocampus
(C) Frontal Lobe
(D) Occipital Lobe

7. What is the main function of the spinal cord?
(A) Control voluntary movements
(B) Transmit signals between the brain and the body
(C) Produce hormones
(D) Regulate digestion

8. The autonomic nervous system regulates:
(A) Involuntary body functions such as heart rate and digestion
(B) Voluntary muscle movements
(C) Sensory perception
(D) Reflexes

9. The protective covering of the brain and spinal cord is called:
(A) Meninges
(B) Myelin sheath
(C) Dura mater
(D) Axon

10. The neurotransmitter that plays a role in mood regulation and is linked to depression is:
(A) Acetylcholine
(B) Dopamine
(C) Serotonin
(D) Glutamate