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Coordination depends on receptors, neurons, synapses and nerve impulses, with reflex actions traced through the reflex arc and the roles of major brain regions. Chemical coordination covers endocrine glands and hormones, including how hormones regulate growth, metabolism, reproduction and internal balance, unlike rapid nervous control.
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- A. Bulimia nervosa.
- B. Anorexia nervosa.
- C. Dyspepsia.
- D. Salmonella.
Explanation: Bulimia nervosa, also known as simply bulimia, is an eating disorder characterized by binge eating followed by purging; and excessive…
Correct answer: Bulimia nervosa.- A. Biological rhythms, territorial, courtship and development
- B. The responses that do produce same result in different conditions
- C. Aggression, mating and altruism
- D. The responses that are predetermined like differentiation
Explanation: A is incorrect because development is not a type of reflexes and instincts.B is incorrect because reflexes and instincts are extremely…
Correct answer: Aggression, mating and altruism- A. Cerebrum
- B. Cerebellum
- C. Medulla
- D. Hypothalamus
Explanation: The medulla is responsible for, among other things, the controlling of involuntary activities, such as heartbeat, respiration, etc.
Correct answer: Medulla- A. Epilepsy
- B. Parkinson's Disease
- C. Alzheimer's Disease
- D. Huntington's Disease
Explanation: Epilepsy is a neurological disorder characterized by unpredictable and recurrent seizures.
Correct answer: Epilepsy- A. Medulla
- B. Cerebellum
- C. Pons
- D. Thalamus
Explanation: The cerebellum is important in maintaining body position, and balance and coordinating movements of the body.
Correct answer: Cerebellum- A. Lumbar vertebrae
- B. Coccyx
- C. Vertebral column
- D. Cranium
Explanation: Cranium, which is a part of the skull is made up of 8 bones to form a brain box to protect the brain.
Correct answer: Cranium- A. Fever
- B. Alzheimer's Disease
- C. Epilepsy
- D. Parkinson's Disease
Explanation: Parkinson's disease is caused by the loss of brain cells; these cells are associated with the release of dopamine.
Correct answer: Parkinson's Disease- A. Parkinson's Disease
- B. Epilepsy
- C. Alzheimer's Disease
- D. Diabetes
Explanation: Alzheimer's disease is a neurological disorder characterized by a progressive decline in cognitive function, memory loss, and difficulty…
Correct answer: Alzheimer's Disease- A. Meningitis
- B. Alzheimer's Disease
- C. Epilepsy
- D. Parkinson's sensory
Explanation: A key point in this MCQ is chaotic activity in the motor AND SENSORY areas, which gives a meaning to seizures.
Correct answer: Epilepsy1610. The CNS is protected by:
- A. Three layers of meninges
- B. One layer of moninx
- C. 4 layers of meninges
- D. 2 layers of meninges
Explanation: The CNS is covered with three layers of protective coverings called meninges.
Correct answer: Three layers of meninges- A. Parkinson's disease
- B. Alzheimer's disease
- C. Lesch-Nyhan syndrome
- D. Fragile X-syndrome
Explanation: There is evidence that high levels of aluminium may contribute to the onset of Alzheimer's disease.
Correct answer: Alzheimer's disease- A. TSH
- B. ACTH
- C. ADH
- D. STH
Explanation: Somatotrophin hormone (STH) continues to promote protein synthesis throughout the body even after adolescence.
Correct answer: STH- A. STH and LH
- B. FSH and STH
- C. ACTH and LH
- D. FSH and LH
Explanation: Explanation:FSH and LH are both gonadotropins that are involved in the regulation of reproductive function.
Correct answer: FSH and LH- A. Glycerol
- B. Sterol
- C. Amino acids
- D. Cholesterol
Explanation: Option[A] Lipids are made from glycerolOption[b] Sterols are sub groups of steroidsOption[c] Amino acid is the basic unit of protein.
Correct answer: Cholesterol- A. They initiate new biochemical reactions
- B. They are poured directly into blood
- C. They may be proteins
- D. They affect target cells
Explanation: Option [A] Hormones do not start a new biochemical reaction itself instead whenever a stimulus hormone is released in blood and reaches…
Correct answer: They initiate new biochemical reactions- A. Aldosterone
- B. Epinephrine
- C. Androgen
- D. Corticosterone
Explanation: The adrenal medulla produces catecholamines, epinephrine, and norepinephrine.
Correct answer: Epinephrine- A. Adrenaline, Aldosterone
- B. Epinephrine, Nor-epinephrine
- C. Cortisone, Oxytocin
- D. Thyroxine, Nor-epinephrine
Explanation: Epinephrine and norepinephrine stimulate the effects of the sympathetic system (fight or flight).
Correct answer: Epinephrine, Nor-epinephrine- A. Renin
- B. Aldosterone
- C. Angiotensin
- D. CPK
Explanation: Aldosterone (ALD) is a hormone that helps regulate your blood pressure by managing the levels of sodium (salt) and potassium in your blood…
Correct answer: Aldosterone- A. Renin
- B. Antidiuretic hormone
- C. Angiotensin
- D. Growth Factor
Explanation: The antidiuretic hormone, also known as vasopressin, is produced in the hypothalamus and stored in the posterior pituitary gland.
Correct answer: Antidiuretic hormone- A. FSH
- B. MSH
- C. Melatonin
- D. Prolactin
Explanation: Melatonin is a hormone secreted by the pineal gland that helps regulate our diurnal (daily) rhythms, including sleep-wake cycles.
Correct answer: Melatonin