Nerves

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Nerves: Overview

This topic provides a brief description of the nervous system. We will study the structure of a nerve along with its figure. We will also learn about the sensory nerve, motor nerve, and mixed nerve.

Important Questions on Nerves

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Reflex arcs are evolved in animals for quick and efficient responses. Which one of the following sequences correctly represents a reflex arc?

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_____ respond to stimuli such as touch, sound, or light that affect the cells of the sensory organs.

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The number of pairs of nerves which arise from spinal cord is:

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Assertion(A): The spinal nerves are 31 pairs in number.
Reason (R): Spinal nerves only have sensory neurons in them.

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The inhibitory effect of vagus nerve on the heart is due to the secretion of

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Which one of the following cranial nerves plays an important role in regulating the heartbeat?

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The vagus nerve is the cranial nerve numbering

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The second cranial nerve is called

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How many pairs of cranial nerves are there in a human?

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Nerves are made up of astrocytes and microglial cells.

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Nerve is a bundle of nerve fibres.

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What is nerve in the body?

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Neurons and neuroglial cell together form _____ (nervous/muscle) tissues.

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Define mixed nerve with example.

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Choose the odd one from the given options.

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List the different types of nerve fiber.

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Write down the different criteria on how nerve fibers can be classified.

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There are two types of nerve fibers.

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Mixed nerves carry impulses

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Dorsal roots of the spinal nerves leads to: