NEET Neural Control and Coordination PYQ practice sheet

8 previous-year NEET Zoology questions from Neural Control and Coordination, newest papers first. Neural Control and Coordination carries 8 of the Zoology questions in NEET 2020 to 2026, so this is a good place to test yourself after revising the chapter. Marking: +4 correct, −1 wrong.

1. 1.

   RE-NEET 2026

   Which of the following is not a part of human central neural system?

   • (A)
     Pericardium
   • (B)
     Arachnoid
   • (C)
     Pia mater
   • (D)
     Dura mater
2. 2.

   NEET 2026

   The specific receptors for neurotransmitters in a synapse are present on ________.

   • (A)
     Pre-synaptic membrane
   • (B)
     Schwann cell
   • (C)
     Post-synaptic membrane
   • (D)
     Myelin sheath
3. 3.

   NEET 2024

   Match List I with List II: List I: A. Pons, B. Hypothalamus, C. Medulla, D. Cerebellum List II: I. Provides additional space for neurons, regulates posture and balance, II. Controls respiration and gastric secretions, III. Connects different regions of the brain, IV. Neuro secretory cells Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

   • (A)
     A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV
   • (B)
     A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV
   • (C)
     A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV
   • (D)
     A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I
4. 4.

   NEET 2024

   Given below are two statements: Statement I: The cerebral hemispheres are connected by nerve tract known as corpus callosum. Statement II: The brain stem consists of the medulla oblongata, pons and cerebrum. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

   • (A)
     Both statement I and Statement II are incorrect.
   • (B)
     Statement I is incorrect but statement II is correct.
   • (C)
     Statement I is correct but statement II is incorrect.
   • (D)
     Both statement I and Statement II are correct.
5. 5.

   NEET 2023

   Match List I with List II with respect to human eye. | List I | List II | |---|---| | A. Fovea | I. Visible coloured portion of eye that regulates diameter of pupil. | | B. Iris | II. External layer of eye formed of dense connective tissue. | | C. Blind spot | III. Point of greatest visual acuity or resolution. | | D. Sclera | IV. Point where optic nerve leaves the eyeball and photoreceptor cells are absent. | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

   • (A)
     A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV
   • (B)
     A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
   • (C)
     A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
   • (D)
     A-I, B-IV, C-III, D-II
6. 6.

   NEET 2023

   The parts of human brain that helps in regulation of sexual behaviour, expression of excitement, pleasure, rage, fear etc. are :

   • (A)
     Corpus callosum and thalamus
   • (B)
     Limbic system & hypothalamus
   • (C)
     Corpora quadrigemina & hippocampus
   • (D)
     Brain stem & epithalamus
7. 7.

   NEET 2022

   Select the incorrect statement regarding synapses:

   • (A)
     Impulse transmission across a chemical synapse is always faster than that across an electrical synapse.
   • (B)
     The membranes of presynaptic and postsynaptic neurons are in close proximity in an electrical synapse.
   • (C)
     Electrical current can flow directly from one neuron into the other across the electrical synapse.
   • (D)
     Chemical synapses use neurotransmitters.
8. 8.

   NEET 2020

   Match the following columns and select the correct option.

   • (A)
     (a)-(ii), (b)-(iii), (c)-(i), (d)-(iv)
   • (B)
     (a)-(iii), (b)-(i), (c)-(iv), (d)-(ii)
   • (C)
     (a)-(iv), (b)-(ii), (c)-(i), (d)-(iii)
   • (D)
     (a)-(i), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(iii)