Regulation of cardiac activity — NEET Biology Questions

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MCQ
Which structure is primarily responsible for intrinsic cardiac regulation?
  • a) Medulla oblongata
  • b) SA node
  • c) Vagus nerve
  • d) Adrenal medulla
✅ Correct Answer: B
Intrinsic regulation is myogenic and depends on nodal tissue, specifically the SA node.
MCQ
What is the role of the neural center located in the medulla oblongata?
  • A. It moderates cardiac activity via ANS
  • B. It initiates cardiac muscle formation
  • C. It generates action potentials in nodal tissue
  • D. It controls blood pressure directly
✅ Correct Answer: A
The medullary center does not initiate contraction but modulates rate and force. It uses sympathetic and parasympathetic pathways to adjust heart function. Regulation is external and adaptive.
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MCQ
Why is myogenic regulation critical for survival in humans?
  • A. It ensures the heart never skips a beat
  • B. It makes the heart beat independent of other body parts
  • C. It allows the heart to change shape
  • D. It requires no nutrients
✅ Correct Answer: B
The SAN ensures rhythmic contraction even in isolation. External input is helpful but not essential for basic rhythm. Important in cases of nerve injury or unconsciousness.
MCQ
A patient has low cardiac output but normal SA node function. Which part is most likely malfunctioning?
  • a) Sympathetic nerves
  • b) Parasympathetic nerves
  • c) Adrenal medulla
  • d) Medulla oblongata
✅ Correct Answer: A
If SA node is functional but cardiac output is low, a lack of sympathetic stimulation could be the reason.
MCQ
Why is the human heart called myogenic in nature?
  • A. It depends on external nerves for contraction
  • B. It contracts only in response to hormones
  • C. It initiates contractions through internal nodal tissue
  • D. It receives signals from the spinal cord
✅ Correct Answer: C
The heart contains self-excitable nodal tissue. This allows it to contract without external stimulation. It is not neurogenic like invertebrate hearts.

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