Physiological Psychology Set 9

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This set of Physiological Psychology Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on Physiological Psychology Set 9

Q1 | Which among the following is not a hormone secreted by thyroid gland?
  • Thyroxine
  • Thyroidim
  • Triiodothyronine
  • Calcitonin
Answer: Thyroidim
Q2 | Which among the following is right?
  • Thymus gland; metabolism
  • Thyroid; cellular immunity
  • Pineal gland ; melatonin
  • Ovaries ; calcium regulation
Answer: Pineal gland ; melatonin
Q3 | Which is not a part of the basal ganglia?
  • Caudate nucleus
  • Putamen
  • Basal nucleus
  • Globus pallidus
Answer: Basal nucleus
Q4 | Lesions in the primary motor cortex produce ----------and lesions in the otherareas involved in movement produce a variety------
  • Apraxia; paralysis
  • Paralysis; Apraxia
  • Ataxia : weakness
  • Weakness; paralysis
Answer: Paralysis; Apraxia
Q5 | Which motor pathways has been involved in non-voluntary movement?
  • The extrapyramidal system
  • The pyramidal system
  • Corticobulbar tract
  • The corticospinal tract
Answer: The extrapyramidal system
Q6 | Muscle weakness, lack of coordination, slurring of speech and ataxia aresymptoms of damage to which part of the brain?
  • Primary motor area
  • Limbic area
  • Cerebellum
  • Basal ganglia
Answer: Cerebellum
Q7 | A motor unit is a combination of -------------and ----------
  • Motor neuron and the subset of fibers
  • Motor neuron and somatosensory neuron
  • Motor neuron and motor cortex
  • Motor neuron and pre motor area
Answer: Motor neuron and the subset of fibers
Q8 | The neurochemical which has a major role in motor control is;
  • Dopamine
  • Adrenalin
  • Serotonine
  • Acetylcholine
Answer: Acetylcholine
Q9 | Withdrawal reflex is an example of ------------reflex;
  • Flexion reflex
  • Polysynaptic reflexes
  • Monosynaptic stretch reflex
  • Simple reflex
Answer: Polysynaptic reflexes
Q10 | Interneuron has a significant role in polysynaptic reflexes because;
  • It stimulate muscles
  • It connects to interior part of motor neurons
  • It connect with several motor neurons
  • It goes in sequential order
Answer: It connect with several motor neurons
Q11 | -----------muscles react slowly to stimulation, and produces mostly longerlasting changes
  • Striated
  • Cardiac
  • Smooth
  • Glandular
Answer: Smooth
Q12 | Phenylthiocarbamide usually used to test;
  • Color blindness
  • Taste blindness
  • Auditory response
  • Acute vision
Answer: Taste blindness
Q13 | -------------provide the receptor surface for taste.
  • Microvilli
  • Free nerve ending
  • Striated cells
  • Glia cells
Answer: Microvilli
Q14 | Among the following regions where does maximum number of taste budslocate?
  • Fungiform papillae
  • Foliate papillae
  • Circumvallate papillae
  • Simple papillae
Answer: Circumvallate papillae
Q15 | When we apply some taste substance on tounge it leads ------------in the tastehairs;
  • Polarization
  • Depolarization
  • Repolarization
  • Resting potential
Answer: Depolarization
Q16 | Type of taste that will be perceived is primarily determined by;
  • Type of receptor protein in each taste villus
  • Type of receptor amino acids in each taste villus
  • Type of amino acids in each taste villus
  • Type of ion channels in each taste villus
Answer: Type of receptor protein in each taste villus
Q17 | Certain smells can induce emotions and related memory due to theinvolvement of--------------
  • Basal ganglia
  • Medulla
  • Limbic system
  • Thalamus
Answer: Limbic system
Q18 | Free nerve endings respond to which sensation?
  • Taste
  • Audition
  • Pain
  • Vision
Answer: Pain
Q19 | Aching pain, throbbing pain, nauseous pain, and chronic pain are examples of:
  • Slow pain
  • Fast pain
  • Acute pain
  • Chronic pain
Answer: Slow pain
Q20 | If we stimulate the periaqueductal gray area or in the raphe magnus nucleusinthe brain, what changes will happen in pain sensitivity?
  • Pain increases
  • Pain become chronic
  • Pain stops immediately
  • Pain decreases
Answer: Pain decreases
Q21 | The nerve endings which helps in the perception of deep continuous pressureand to stretch;
  • Bulbs of Krause
  • Organs of Ruffini
  • Free nerve endings
  • Pacinian
Answer: Organs of Ruffini
Q22 | Which of the following is associated with the hypothalamus?
  • Refined body movements
  • Lateral geniculate nucleus
  • Spatial perception
  • Homeostatic regulation
Answer: Homeostatic regulation
Q23 | Proprioceptors; -------------------------, kinesthetic sense; ---------
  • Monitor position of the body parts; monitor our own movements
  • Monitor perception; monitor sensations
  • Monitor our own movements; monitor position of the body parts
  • Monitor sensations; monitor perception
Answer: Monitor our own movements; monitor position of the body parts
Q24 | Sensory hair cells are an example of;
  • Neurotendinous receptors
  • Proprioceptors
  • Motor neuron
  • Nerve endings
Answer: Proprioceptors
Q25 | The optic nerve is composed of one axon fiber extending from each ___ cell inthe retina.
  • Ganglion
  • Bipolar
  • Cone
  • Rode
Answer: Ganglion
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