NEET Neural Control and Coordination PYQs & Practice Questions

10 free NEET Biology questions on Neural Control and Coordination, starting with previous year questions (2016–2026). Tap “Show answer” to check each one. No login needed.

Topics: Chemical Synaptic Transmission · Resting Membrane Potential · Maintenance of Resting Potential · Autonomic Control of Visceral Organs · Knee-Jerk Reflex Arc · Vitamin in Rhodopsin · Glands of the Ear · Function of the Cochlea · Brain Regions and Functions · Brain Structure - Cerebrum and Brain Stem · Structure of Neuron · Synapse and Neurotransmitters

Q1NEET 2026Meninges of the Central Nervous System
Which of the following is not a part of human central neural system?
- A. Dura mater
- B. Pia mater
- C. Pericardium
- D. Arachnoid
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Answer: B — Pia mater
Dura mater, pia mater, and arachnoid are the three meninges (protective membranes) covering the brain and spinal cord (CNS). Pericardium is the membrane surrounding the heart, not part of the central nervous system.
Q2NEET 2026Cranial Nerves in Frogs
In frogs, the number of pairs of cranial nerves arising from the brain are__________.
- A. 9
- B. 10
- C. 12
- D. 6
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Answer: A — 9
Frogs have 10 pairs of cranial nerves arising from the brain, unlike mammals (including humans) which have 12 pairs.
Q3NEET 2026Neuromuscular Junction and Muscle Contraction
Muscle contraction is initiated by a signal sent by the central nervous system by the release of______.
- A. acetyl coenzyme A
- B. cyclic guanine monophosphate
- C. cyclic adenine monophosphate
- D. acetyl choline
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Answer: C — cyclic adenine monophosphate
Muscle contraction is initiated when a motor neuron releases the neurotransmitter acetylcholine at the neuromuscular junction, which generates an action potential in the muscle fiber.
Q4NEET 2026Receptors for neurotransmitters at synapse
The specific receptors for neurotransmitters in a synapse are present in ___________.
- A. Pre-synaptic membrane
- B. Post-synaptic membrane
- C. Myelin sheath
- D. Schwann cell
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Answer: A — Pre-synaptic membrane
Neurotransmitter receptors are present on the post-synaptic membrane.

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Q5NEET 2024Brain Regions and Functions
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 brain. (IV) Neuro secretory cells Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
- A. A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV
- B. A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV
- C. A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV
- D. A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I
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Answer: C — A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV
Pons connects different regions of the brain (A-III). Hypothalamus contains neurosecretory cells that secrete hormones (B-IV). Medulla controls respiration and gastric secretions (C-II). Cerebellum provides additional space for neurons and regulates posture and balance (D-I). So A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I is correct.
Q6NEET 2024Brain Structure - Cerebrum and Brain Stem
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. Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.
- B. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.
- C. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
- D. Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.
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Answer: —
Statement I is correct — the cerebral hemispheres are connected by the corpus callosum. Statement II is incorrect because the brain stem consists of the medulla oblongata, pons, and midbrain (not cerebrum, which is a separate major brain region).
Q7NEET 2023Structure of Human Eye
Match List I with List II with respect to human eye: A. Fovea, B. Iris, C. Blind spot, D. Sclera. List II: I. Visible coloured portion of eye that regulates diameter of pupil, II. External layer of eye formed of dense connective tissue, III. Point of greatest visual acuity or resolution, IV. Point where optic nerve leaves the eyeball and photoreceptor cells are absent. Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
- A. A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
- B. A-I, B-IV, C-III, D-II
- C. A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV
- D. A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
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Answer: C — A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV
Fovea is the point of greatest visual acuity (A-III). Iris is the visible coloured portion of the eye that regulates pupil diameter (B-I). Blind spot is where the optic nerve leaves the eyeball and photoreceptors are absent (C-IV). Sclera is the external layer formed of dense connective tissue (D-II). So the correct match is A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II.
Q8NEET 2023Limbic System - Regulation of Emotions
The parts of human brain that help in regulation of sexual behaviour, expression of excitement, pleasure, rage, fear etc. are:
- A. Corpora quadrigemina & hippocampus
- B. Brain stem & epithalamus
- C. Corpus callosum and thalamus
- D. Limbic system & hypothalamus
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Answer: C — Corpus callosum and thalamus
The limbic system, along with the hypothalamus, regulates sexual behaviour and emotional expressions such as excitement, pleasure, rage, and fear.

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Q9NEET 2022Synapses
Select the incorrect statement regarding synapses:
- A. The membranes of presynaptic and postsynaptic neurons are in close proximity in an electrical synapse.
- B. Electrical current can flow directly from one neuron into the other across the electrical synapse.
- C. Chemical synapses use neurotransmitters
- D. Impulse transmission across a chemical synapse is always faster than that across an electrical synapse.
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Answer: C — Chemical synapses use neurotransmitters
Electrical synapses transmit impulses faster than chemical synapses because they allow direct current flow without the delay caused by neurotransmitter release and diffusion, making statement (4) incorrect.
Q10NEET 2020Structures of the ear
Match the following columns and select the correct option: (a) Organ of Corti, (b) Cochlea, (c) Eustachian tube, (d) Stapes with (i) Connects middle ear and pharynx, (ii) Coiled part of the labyrinth, (iii) Attached to the oval window, (iv) Located on the basilar membrane.
- 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
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Answer: B — a-iii, b-i, c-iv, d-ii
Organ of Corti is located on the basilar membrane (iv), Cochlea is the coiled part of the labyrinth (ii), Eustachian tube connects the middle ear and pharynx (i), and Stapes is attached to the oval window (iii). This matches a-iv, b-ii, c-i, d-iii.

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