Spinal Cord

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Spinal Cord: Overview

The topic highlights the concept of spinal cord in detail. It sheds light on the functions of the spinal cord. It also explains how spinal cord conducts sensory impulses from the skin and muscles to the brain.

Important Questions on Spinal Cord

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The given figure shows the pathway of a nerve impulse in a reflex action. Which part serves as a link between neurons?

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Which of the following is an example of spinal reflex?

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Smallest reflex consists of

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Reflex action

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If the ligament directly below the kneecap is struck lightly by the edge of the hand or by a doctor's rubber hammer, knee jerk reflex occurs. This stretch reflex is

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Which of the following statements is incorrect w.r.t. knee jerk reflex?

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Which one is not a reflex action?

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Which of the following component is not common in all types of spinal reflexes?

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Reflex action exhibited is described as

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In a reflex action, the reflex arc is formed by

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Nerve tracts are neural pathways that are located in the brain and spinal cord.

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What is the function of the nerve tract?

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The diagram given above shows test for which phenomenon:

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The existence of the knee jerk was first reported in 1875.

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Which of the following is an example of conditioned reflex

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Mouth becomes watery when we look on the delicious food is due to

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Which one of the following reflex do not include innervation of brain

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The following is the scheme showing the path of reflex arc. Identify the different labellings A, B, C, D, E, F in the reflex arc

The path of reflex arc is shown in the given figure. Identify the different  labellings A, B, C, D, E, F and select the correct option.

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Which of the following is not a reflex action?

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In a cross section of the spinal cord A, B, C, D and E represents

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