Neural Tissue — NEET Biology MCQs with Solutions
Free NEET Biology Neural Tissue MCQs with step-by-step solutions (6 questions). Part of Structural Organisation in Animals. Practise online on Prepizo — no login needed.
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Q1 — Neural Tissue · easy · theory
The structural and functional unit of neural tissue is the:
A. Neuron ✓ Correct
B. Myofibril
C. Neuroglia
D. Nephron
Solution: Neurons are excitable cells that generate and transmit impulses; neuroglia support and protect them.
Q2 — Neural Tissue · easy · theory
Neuroglial cells in neural tissue function to:
A. Contract
B. Secrete hormones only
C. Support and protect neurons ✓ Correct
D. Conduct impulses like neurons
Solution: Neuroglia (more than half of neural tissue volume) support, insulate and nourish neurons.
Q3 — Neural Tissue · medium · theory
When a neuron is stimulated, an electrical disturbance is generated which:
A. Cannot be transmitted
B. Travels along the plasma membrane as a nerve impulse ✓ Correct
C. Is stored permanently
D. Causes muscle contraction directly without a synapse
Solution: A stimulus generates an impulse that propagates along the neuron's membrane and is passed on at synapses.
Q4 — Neural Tissue · medium · theory
The part of a neuron that receives signals and conducts them toward the cell body is the:
A. Dendrite ✓ Correct
B. Myelin sheath
C. Axon
D. Synaptic knob
Solution: Dendrites carry impulses toward the cell body; the axon carries them away.
Q5 — Neural Tissue · hard · theory
Neurons are described as "amitotic" and highly specialised because they:
A. Generally do not divide once mature and are specialised for conduction ✓ Correct
B. Store fat
C. Divide rapidly throughout life
D. Secrete a matrix
Solution: Mature neurons are usually amitotic (do not divide) and are highly specialised for receiving and transmitting impulses.
Q6 — Neural Tissue · hard · theory
Neural tissue exerts the greatest control over the body's responsiveness because it:
A. Stores energy
B. Forms the skeleton
C. Detects, receives and rapidly transmits stimuli, coordinating with muscles/glands ✓ Correct
D. Provides mechanical support only
Solution: Neural tissue senses changes and coordinates rapid responses, linking receptors to effectors (muscles/glands).