Question 1

Which part of the human brain is responsible for thermoregulation?

Accepted Answer

The hypothalamus contains the thermoregulatory center which helps in maintaining the body temperature of human beings.

Question 2

Unmyelinated nerve fiber is enclosed by a Schwann cell that:

Accepted Answer

An unmyelinated nerve fibre is enclosed by a Schwann cell that does not form a myelin sheath around the axon.

Question 3

Cranial nerve number X (10th) is:

Accepted Answer

The 10th cranial nerve is the Vagus nerve, which is a mixed nerve supplying visceral organs.

Question 4

The cavity of the diencephalon is known as:

Accepted Answer

The cavity of the diencephalon is the third ventricle of the brain.

Question 5

In a resting neuron, the axonal membrane is:

Accepted Answer

In a resting neuron, the axonal membrane is more permeable to potassium ions (K+) and nearly impermeable to sodium ions (Na+).

Neural Control and Coordination