Code No: RR422305 Set No.

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IV B.Tech II Semester Supplimentary Examinations, May 2008
NEUROBIOLOGY AND COGNITIVE SCIENCES
(Bio-Technology)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. Explain about the two main kinds of tissue making up the nervous system. [16]

2. Write about the general structural features of neurons, dendrites and axons. [16]

3. Write about the following intracellular components of the neuron

(a) Perikaryon
(b) Nissal substances
(c) Neurotubules
(d) Neurofilaments [4+4+4+4]

4. Describe the transduction of sensory stimuli into nerve impulses. Give an example
for the above physiological process. [16]

5. What is the role of pancreas in the human life? [16]

6. Describe the causes and effects of various ear impairment. [16]

7. What is reflex? Write different types. Add a note on innate relating mechanism.
[16]

8. Describe the feeding and predatory behaviour in animals. [16]

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Code No: RR422305 Set No. 2
IV B.Tech II Semester Supplimentary Examinations, May 2008
NEUROBIOLOGY AND COGNITIVE SCIENCES
(Bio-Technology)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. Write a comparative analysis of structure of central and peripheral nervous system.

[16]

2. Explain in detail about the junctions and functional complexes of axons and den-
drites. [16]

3. Write about the following intracellular components of the neuron

(a) Perikaryon
(b) Nissal substances
(c) Neurotubules
(d) Neurofilaments [4+4+4+4]

4. Explain the physiological association of Micro and Macroglia with neurons. [16]

5. Write short notes on

(a) Pharmaceutical mediators

(b) Role of hormones on neural function. [8+8]

6. Discuss the following neuronal disorders

(a) Huntington’s chorea

(b) Cerebral edema [8+8]

7. Describe different methods associated with the behaviour of animals. [16]

8. Describe the agonistic behaviour in different animals and their behavioual patterns.
[16]

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Code No: RR422305 Set No. 3
IV B.Tech II Semester Supplimentary Examinations, May 2008
NEUROBIOLOGY AND COGNITIVE SCIENCES
(Bio-Technology)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. Write an assay on the vasculature to the nervous system. [16]

2. What are glial cells. Explain about microglia and macroglia . [16]

3. Describe the Neurogenesis phenonmenon. [16]

4. (a) What is synapse .Explain about modulating synpases along with its physio-
logical significance in nerve impulse transmission.
(b) Describe the various forms of nerve signals produced by neurons. [10+6]

5. Write short notes on

(a) Pharmaceutical mediators

(b) Role of hormones on neural function. [8+8]

6. List out the various viral infections. Write the disorders caused by them with
symptoms. [16]

7. How the genes organize animal behaviour. Elucidate with example. [16]

8. Describe the feeding and predatory behaviour in animals. [16]

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Code No: RR422305 Set No. 4
IV B.Tech II Semester Supplimentary Examinations, May 2008
NEUROBIOLOGY AND COGNITIVE SCIENCES
(Bio-Technology)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. Write an assay on the vasculature to the nervous system. [16]

2. Describe the various forms of nerve signals produced by neurons. [16]

3. Classify the neurons according to their structural polarity and describe their func-
tion and location. [16]

4. Write an assay on axonal transport systems. [16]

5. Describe the biosynthetic pathway of serotonin. Write its action at the synaptic
region. [16]

6. Describe the pathological changes and their effects of diseases of the eye. [16]

7. How the genes organize animal behaviour. Elucidate with example. [16]

8. Describe the feeding and predatory behaviour in animals. [16]

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