Biological Basis of Behaviour – Previous Year Questions
63 questions from past UGC NET Psychology papers, each with the correct answer. Open any question for its explanation.
Topic-wise mock tests
- Arrange the following physiological response to stress sequentially A. Release of Adrenocorticotropin hormone from pituitary gland B. Release of CRF from hypothalamus C. Perception of stress D. Suppression of immune sys…
- Sequentially arrange the sections of the vertebrae of the spinal column from top to bottom. A. Thoracic vertebrae B. Sacral vertebrae C. Cervical vertebrae D. Lumbar vertebrae Choose the correct answer from the options…
- Given below are two statements: One is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R. Assertion A: Monozygotic twins are called fraternal twins. who share half of their genes. Both members of the twins m…
- Which component of the psychoneuroimmunological system is not affected by glucocorticoids?
- Myelin sheath which insulates most axons in CNS is produced by
- The largest structure in the Limbic System is the
- An EEG record during NREM sleep shows waves
- The somatic nervous system functions with the help of ___ nerves.
- Which of the following hypothalamic nuclei were considered as hunger regulator? A. Supra optic nucleus B. Ventromedial hypothalamus C. Medial D. Lateral E. Paraventricular Choose the correct answer from the options give…
- Identify the posterior pituitary hormones A. Thyrotropin B. Follicle Stimulating Hormone C. Oxytocin D. Luteinizing Hormone E. Vasopressin Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
- ______ is an impairment of language functioning caused by damage to the brain.
- Match List I with List II List I – Neurotransmitter List II – Type A. Glutamate I. Catecholamine B. Dopamine II. Amino acid C. Acetylcholine III. Indoleamine D. Serotonin IV. Quaternary amine
- Match List I with List II List I – Type of cell List II – Function A. Antigen I. Cell-mediated immunity B. Phagocytes II. Consume and destroy microorganisms C. T cells III. Antibody-mediated immunity D. B cells IV. Dist…
- Trace the sequence of events followed by the exposure to prolonged stress: A. Glucocorticoids are released by adrenal cortex B. Lymphocytes are activated C. Hippocampal cells get degenerated D. Anterior pituitary releas…
- Trace the correct sequence of the components of auditory information processing A. The inferior colliculus receives the information B. Cochlear nucleus and olivary nuclei receive the information C. The medial geniculate…
- Which of the following nerves carry the sensory messages from skin, eyes and ears to Central Nervous System?
- Which of the following is correct for the Pheromones?
- Which of the following describes the enduring facilitation of synaptic transmission that occurs following activation of synapses by high intensity and high frequency stimulation of pre-synaptic neurons?
- Which of the following are the correct differences between Parkinson's disease and Huntington's disease? (A) Parkinson's disease is a disorder of middle and old age while Huntington's disease is a disorder of young. (B)…
- Pattern of familial transmission of intelligence from one generation to other is investigated in which of the following?
- Some people are able to draw an object, match similar objects and describe the component parts but they fail to recognize the objects that they had just seen or drawn. Which of the following describes this phenomena?
- Which of the following are true regarding Broca's area? (A) It is located in the frontal lobe. (B) Its function is speech production. (C) Understanding and processing aspects of language are associated with it. (D) It h…
- Given below are two statements : One is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R : Assertion (A) : Chances of inheriting the dominant genes are twice in females as compared to males Reason (R) : Fem…
- Teplov while discussing the strong/weak nervous systems believed that the point of 'transmarginal unhibition' is the point beyong which :
- Immediately after an action potential, the cell does not produce another action potential due to
- Which neurotransmitter is helpful in synaptic plasticity?
- Which technique of studying the brain involves injecting the patient with radioactive glucose?
- What do you call the neurological procedure involving the implantation of a medical device under the skin in the chest that sends electrical impulses to electrodes surgically placed in the specific location in the brain?
- Antiduretic hormone (ADH) is released by which of the following?
- Which of the following are involved in decreased food intake and weight loss? A. Insulin B. Leptin C. Cholecystokinin D. Orexin Choose the correct answer from the options given below: