The GATE Grind

GATE 2025 XH5 (Psychology) – Question 46

Biological and Evolutionary Basis of Behaviour · Nervous System and Brain: Structures of the brain and their functions, neurons, neural impulse, synaptic transmission, neurotransmitters, hemispheric lateralization · 2 marks · Multiple choice

Match the neurotransmitters with their functions

Column IColumn II
PAcetylcholineiMovement and pleasure sensation
QDopamineiiSleep, anxiety, and appetite
RSerotoniniiiAttention and memory
SNorepinephrineivArousal and mood
  1. P-ii; Q-i; R-iv; S-iii
  2. P-iii; Q-i; R-ii; S-iv
  3. P-iv; Q-ii; R-i; S-iii
  4. P-iv; Q-iii; R-i; S-ii

Practise this question in The GATE Grind →

Show answer and explanation

Correct answer: (B) P-iii; Q-i; R-ii; S-iv

Explanation

Acetylcholine is linked with attention and memory (iii), dopamine with movement and pleasure (i), serotonin with sleep, anxiety and appetite (ii), and norepinephrine with arousal and mood (iv).