Neural Control and Coordination NEET PYQs (1989–2026)

Solved Neural Control and Coordination PYQs

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1. NEET 2026HardNervous system: central and peripheral
   Q1

   Choose the correct statements regarding muscle contraction.
   
   A. A motor neuron carries a signal sent by the Central Nervous System (CNS) to the sarcolemma of the muscle fibre.
   
   B. The neural signal generates an action potential which causes the release of Ca²⁺ into sarcoplasm.
   
   C. Increase in Ca²⁺ inactivates the actin for breaking cross bridges.
   
   D. Actin binds to the myosin head to form a cross bridge.
   
   E. Shortening of sarcomere takes place, by pulling actin filaments towards the centre of 'A' band.
   
   Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

   • AC and D only
   • BA and B only
   • CC and E only
   • DA, B, D and E only

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   Correct answer: (D)

   A, B, D, E are correct. C is incorrect (Ca²⁺ activates, not inactivates).
2. NEET 2026MediumSpinal cord and reflex action
   Q2

   The number of action potentials generated by sino-atrial node (SAN) in a healthy human is per minute.

   • A28-30
   • B70-75
   • C100-110
   • D120-140

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   Correct answer: (B)

   SAN generates 70-75 action potentials per minute (normal heart rate).
3. NEET 2024EasyHuman brain: parts and functions
   Q3

   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:
   
   [NEET 2024]

   • ABoth Statement I and Statement II are correct.
   • BBoth Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.
   • CStatement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.
   • DStatement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.

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   Correct answer: (C)

   The correct answer is option (3) as statement I is correct but statement II is incorrect.
   
   In human brain, a deep cleft divides the cerebrum longitudinally into two halves, which are termed as the left and right cerebral hemispheres. The cerebral hemispheres are connected by a tract of nerve fibres called corpus callosum.
   
   Three major regions make up the brain stem i.e. mid brain, pons and medulla oblongata. Cerebrum is a part of forebrain which does not form brain stem.
   
   Options (1), (2) and (4) are incorrect.

Topic-wise question count

Where NEET has asked from Neural Control and Coordination, most frequent first.

• Nervous system: central and peripheral40
• Human brain: parts and functions13
• Neuron: structure, types, and resting potential11
• Synapse and neurotransmitters8
• Spinal cord and reflex action3
• Generation and conduction of nerve impulse3
• (iv)1

Year-wise Neural Control and Coordination questions in NEET

Number of questions from this chapter in each year's paper(s).