Q1. A plant's shoot generally shows:A Positive geotropism and positive phototropism B Negative geotropism and positive phototropism C Positive geotropism and negative phototropism D Negative geotropism and negative phototropism View full solution →
Q2. Which plant hormone is responsible for breaking seed dormancy?A Ethylene B Auxin C Gibberellin D Abscisic acid View full solution →
Q3. Which of the following protects the spinal cord?A Vertebral column B Cranium C Sternum D Rib cage View full solution →
Q4. The hormone insulin is secreted by the:A Pituitary gland B Pancreas C Adrenal gland D Thyroid gland View full solution →
Q5. Which plant hormone promotes cell elongation and is responsible for phototropism?A Abscisic acid B Cytokinin C Auxin D Gibberellin View full solution →
Q6. Which gland produces both hormones and digestive enzymes?A Adrenal B Thyroid C Pancreas D Pituitary View full solution →
Q7. The functional unit of the nervous system is the:A Neuron B Sarcomere C Alveolus D Nephron View full solution →
Q8. What is the role of an olfactoreceptor?A Detecting taste B Detecting pressure C Detecting light D Detecting smell View full solution →
Q9. Which of the following is a component of the reflex arc?A Bone B Hair follicle C Blood vessel D Muscle View full solution →
Q10. Which movement in plants is non-directional and independent of the direction of stimulus?A Nastic movement B Tropism C Geotropism D Phototropism View full solution →
Q11. The fluid that protects the brain from mechanical shocks is:A Lymph B Synovial fluid C Cerebrospinal fluid D Blood plasma View full solution →
Q12. The main function of the hypothalamus is to:A Coordinate balance and posture B Regulate body temperature, hunger, and thirst C Control voluntary movements D Process sensory information View full solution →
Q13. Chemicals that transmit nerve impulses across a synapse are called:A Hormones B Enzymes C Antibodies D Neurotransmitters View full solution →
Q14. The role of effectors in the nervous system is to:A Transmit signals to the brain B Detect stimuli C Respond to stimuli D Produce neurotransmitters View full solution →
Q15. The feedback mechanism that regulates the secretion of hormones like thyroxine is typically:A No feedback B Negative feedback C Positive feedback D Neutral feedback View full solution →
Q16. The space between the axon terminal of one neuron and the dendrite of another neuron is called the:A Node of Ranvier B Myelin sheath C Synaptic cleft D Gap junction View full solution →
Q17. The thyroid gland secretes a hormone called:A Estrogen B Insulin C Adrenaline D Thyroxine View full solution →
Q18. The part of the human brain that deals with emotions, learning, and memory is primarily the:A Spinal cord B Brainstem C Cerebellum D Forebrain (especially cerebrum and limbic system) View full solution →
Q19. Which gland is known as the master gland?A Thyroid gland B Adrenal gland C Pituitary gland D Pancreas View full solution →
Q20. Which part of the brain controls involuntary actions like breathing, heartbeat, and blood pressure?A Medulla oblongata B Hypothalamus C Cerebrum D Cerebellum View full solution →