Biochemical Aspect of Nervous System Quiz

What are the main divisions of the nervous system?

• D. Sensory and Motor

• C. Sympathetic and Parasympathetic

• B. Autonomic and Somatic

• A. Central and Peripheral

What are the main divisions of the nervous system?

• D. Sensory and Motor

• C. Sympathetic and Parasympathetic

• B. Autonomic and Somatic

• A. Central and Peripheral

What is the function of lipids in nervous tissue?

• A. Energy storage only

• B. Structural integrity and signaling

• C. Oxygen transport

• D. Waste removal

Which enzyme is a key regulator of brain glycolysis?

• B. Phosphofructokinase-1

• A. Hexokinase

• C. Glutaminase

• D. Pyruvate Kinase

What is the main excitatory neurotransmitter in the CNS?

• C. Glutamic Acid

• B. Dopamine

• D. Serotonin

• A. GABA

Which amino acid is involved in the synthesis of GABA?

• A. Aspartate

• C. Glycine

• D. Taurine

• B. Glutamate

What is the function of gangliosides in nervous tissue?

• D. Structural protein

• C. Neurotransmitter

• A. Energy storage

• B. Antioxidant

Which neurotransmitter is associated with Parkinson's disease?

• D. Serotonin

• C. Dopamine

• B. Noradrenaline

• A. Acetylcholine

What is the main function of taurine in the CNS?

• C. Neurotransmission

• B. Calcium modulation

• A. Energy production

• D. Protein synthesis

Which enzyme hydrolyzes acetylcholine in the synaptic gap?

• C. Tyrosine Hydroxylase

• B. Monoamine Oxidase

• A. Acetylcholinesterase

• D. Glutaminase