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Subject - Biology:

Basics

MCQ - 32-1516

Question:

Which of the following statements about the central nervous system (CNS) is correct?

  1. White matter contains many nerve cell bodies
  2. The myelin sheaths are formed by Schwann cells
  3. There are twelve pairs of cranial nerves
  4. The myelin sheaths are formed by Schwann cells

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

In the CNS the majority of nerve cell bodies are found in the grey matter. The myelin sheath of CNS axons is formed by oligodendrocytes, hence A and B options are wrong. Cranial Nerve: Major Functions: I Olfactory smell II Optic vision III Oculomotor eyelid and eyeball movement IV Trochlear innervates superior oblique turns eye downward and laterally V Trigeminal chewing face & mouth touch & pain VI Abducens turns eye laterally VII Facial controls most facial expressions secretion of tears & saliva taste VIII Vestibulocochlear (auditory) hearing equillibrium sensation IX Glossopharyngeal taste senses carotid blood pressure X Vagus senses aortic blood pressure slows heart rate stimulates digestive organs taste XI Spinal Accessory controls trapezius & sternocleidomastoid controls swallowing movements XII Hypoglossal controls tongue movements

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