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

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

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

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

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

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



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

Nerves are made up of astrocytes and microglial cells.



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




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



