Neurotransmitters is part of the Central Nervous System section of Physiology. Practise 11 exam-style MCQs for NEET PG, FMGE, INI-CET and NEET SS, each with the correct answer and a detailed explanation.
Nigrostriatal dopamine, serotonin from tryptophan, C-fibre visceral pain and the cold menthol receptor run through these Neurotransmitters MCQs, which test transmitter pathways as high-yield NEET PG practice.
Sample Neurotransmitters MCQs with answers
Sample MCQ #1
Which is not a peptide neurotransmitters -
AEnkephalin
BSubstance P
CEndorphin
DSerotonin
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✓ Correct Answer: D. Serotonin
Serotonin is an amino acid derivative that is derived from tryptophan Reference: Ganong, 25th edition page no.139
Sample MCQ #2
Neurotransmitter involved in nigrostriatial pathway is
ASerotonin
BDopamine
CCholinergic
DAdrenergic
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✓ Correct Answer: B. Dopamine
The substantia nigra is divided into, Pars compacta - which uses dopamine as a neurotr ans mitter Pars reticulata which uses GABA as a neurotr ans mitter Reference: Ganong, 25th edition page no.243
Sample MCQ #3
Which of the following does not carry proprioceptive impulses?
AOlivocerebellar tract
BTectocerebellar tract
CSpinocerebellar tract
DCuneocerebellar tract
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✓ Correct Answer: B. Tectocerebellar tract
Tectocerebellar tract does not carry proprioceptive impulses. It mainly carries visual and auditory information Reference: Ganong, 25th edition page no.248
Sample MCQ #4
Nociception from abdomen is transmitted by
AA gamma
BAα
CC fibers
DB
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✓ Correct Answer: C. C fibers
Visceral pain fibers are mostly c type fibers Reference: Ganong, 25 th edition page no. 94
Sample MCQ #5
Burning pain is carried by which type of fibers
AA alpha
BA delta
CA beta
DC fiber
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✓ Correct Answer: D. C fiber
Slow, long lasting, burning type is carried by c fibers Reference: Ganong, 25 th edition page no. 94
Sample MCQ #6
Which receptor gets stimulated in moderate cold?
ACMR-1
BVR 1
CVRL-1
DVR2
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✓ Correct Answer: A. CMR-1
Cold menthol receptor is activated by moderate cold Reference: Ganong, 25th edition page no.161
Sample MCQ #7
Pain relief in acupuncture is mediated by
AEndogenous opioids
BKinins
CSubstance P
DPGs
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✓ Correct Answer: A. Endogenous opioids
Acupuncture leads to an increase in activity of the opioidergic system Reference: Ganong, 25th edition page no.172
What you can practise in Neurotransmitters
11 Neurotransmitters MCQs on Central Nervous System — each with detailed explanations
Previous-year question practice across NEET PG, FMGE, INI-CET and NEET SS
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Nigrostriatal dopamine, serotonin from tryptophan, C-fibre visceral pain and the cold menthol receptor run through these Neurotransmitters MCQs, which test transmitter pathways as high-yield NEET PG practice.
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MedLadder includes 11 curated MCQs for Neurotransmitters under Physiology (Central Nervous System), covering NEET PG, FMGE, INI-CET and NEET SS preparation.
