Consider the given two statements:
I: In a neuron, Nissl’s granules are present in dendrites as well as cell body
II: Unmyelinated neurons in peripheral neural system are not enclosed by a Schwann cell
1. Only I is correct
2. Only II is correct
3. Both I and II are correct
4. Both I and II are incorrect
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In the peripheral neural system, Schwann cells surround the axons of:
I: Myelinated nerve fibres
II: Unmyelinated nerve fibres
1. Only I
2. Only II
3. Both I and II
4. Neither I nor II
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What restores the resting potential of the membrane at the site of excitation?
1. Diffusion of sodium to the inside of the cell.
2. Diffusion of sodium to the outside of the cell.
3. Diffusion of potassium to the outside of the cell.
4. Diffusion of potassium to the inside of the cell.
Subtopic:  Origin of Resting Membrane Potential |
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Identify the correct statement regarding the sections of the spinal cord shown in the given diagram:

I: A and D are part of the grey mater
II: B is motor and C is sensory

 

1. Only I 2. Only II
3. Both I and II 4. Neither I nor II
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What restores the resting membrane potential of the axonal membrane at the site of excitation?
1. Influx of sodium ions
2. Efflux of sodium ions
3. Influx of potassium ions
4. Efflux of potassium ions
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The sodium potassium pump transports:
1. three sodium ions from outside to inside a cell.
2. three sodium ions from inside to outside a cell.
3. two potassium ions from outside to inside a cell.
4. two sodium ions from outside to inside a cell.
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Consider the given two statements:
Statement I: Depolarisation of axonal membrane is due to influx of sodium ions.
Statement II: Repolarisation of axonal membrane is due to efflux of sodium ions.
1. Statement I is correct; Statement II is correct
2. Statement I is correct; Statement II is incorrect
3. Statement I is incorrect; Statement II is correct
4. Statement I is incorrect; Statement II is incorrect
Subtopic:  Origin of Resting Membrane Potential | Action Potential |
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When neuron is resting, which of the following is false with respect to that

1. It is not conducting any impulse
2. Axonal membrane is more permeable to potassium ions
3. Axonal membrane won't allow any flow of sodium ions across it
4. Membrane is impermeable to negatively charged proteins
Subtopic:  Origin of Resting Membrane Potential | Action Potential |
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Which of the following minerals reduces the excitability of nerves and muscles?

1. Potassium

2. Sodium

3. Magnesium

4. Manganese

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Assertion(A): The resting axonal membrane is more permeable to potassium ions than sodium ions
Reason(R): Potassium is the principal cation in the intracellular fluid.
 
1. Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are True but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is True but (R) is False.
4. (A) is False and (R) is True.
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