The Nervous and Endocrine Systems Review Set Zeke

The Nervous and Endocrine Systems Review Set

Zeke saw a pen he dropped on the floor. He bent down and picked up the pen. His brain had to receive information from the eyes. Then it sent signals to his muscles so he could pick up the pen. What type of neurons sent impulses to his muscles? • A. axon • B. motor • C. sensory • D. dendrite

Zeke saw a pen he dropped on the floor. He bent down and picked up the pen. His brain had to receive information from the eyes. Then it sent signals to his muscles so he could pick up the pen. What type of neurons sent impulses to his muscles? • A. axon • B. motor • C. sensory • D. dendrite

• What is an endocrine system disorder that could cause blood glucose levels to be higher than these levels at all times? • A. asthma • B. diabetes • C. growth disorders • D. thyroid disorders

• What is an endocrine system disorder that could cause blood glucose levels to be higher than these levels at all times? • A. asthma • B. diabetes • C. growth disorders • D. thyroid disorders

• Mae puts on her new winter scarf. Signals are sent to her brain telling her that the scarf is soft. Which sense provides her brain with this information? • A. pain • B. sight • C. touch • D. emotion

• Mae puts on her new winter scarf. Signals are sent to her brain telling her that the scarf is soft. Which sense provides her brain with this information? • A. pain • B. sight • C. touch • D. emotion

• What is the role of the nervous system in the body? • A. to protect other organs and tissues • B. to send messages using blood cells • C. to gather and respond to information • D. to transport oxygen and carbon dioxide

• What is the role of the nervous system in the body? • A. to protect other organs and tissues • B. to send messages using blood cells • C. to gather and respond to information • D. to transport oxygen and carbon dioxide

• Which is the main control center of the nervous system? • A. brain • B. heart • C. medulla • D. spinal cord

• Which is the main control center of the nervous system? • A. brain • B. heart • C. medulla • D. spinal cord

• Tom grew three inches in one year. Which part of his endocrine system was directly responsible for this growth spurt? • A. pancreas • B. cerebrum • C. thymus gland • D. pituitary gland

• Tom grew three inches in one year. Which part of his endocrine system was directly responsible for this growth spurt? • A. pancreas • B. cerebrum • C. thymus gland • D. pituitary gland

The ____________ is the body system that controls growth, metabolism, and regulates reproduction through hormones. A. Nervous B. Reproductive C. Endocrine D. Excretory

The ____________ is the body system that controls growth, metabolism, and regulates reproduction through hormones. A. Nervous B. Reproductive C. Endocrine D. Excretory

• Which of these glands of the endocrine system would you suspect has a problem if someone has an abnormal level of sugar in the blood? • A. pineal gland C. pancreas • B. parathyroid D. pituitary gland

• Which of these glands of the endocrine system would you suspect has a problem if someone has an abnormal level of sugar in the blood? • A. pineal gland C. pancreas • B. parathyroid D. pituitary gland

• Groups of organs in the body work together as organ systems. Each organ system has a special role in the body. Organ systems include the nervous system, immune system, and endocrine system. What is the role of the endocrine system in the body? • A. It gets rid of wastes that the body produces. • B. It uses electrical signals to control body functions. • C. It uses chemical messages to control body functions. • D. It gets rid of bacteria and viruses that invade the body.

• Groups of organs in the body work together as organ systems. Each organ system has a special role in the body. Organ systems include the nervous system, immune system, and endocrine system. What is the role of the endocrine system in the body? • A. It gets rid of wastes that the body produces. • B. It uses electrical signals to control body functions. • C. It uses chemical messages to control body functions. • D. It gets rid of bacteria and viruses that invade the body.

• How does information about how food tastes get to the brain? • A. The chemicals from the food pass from the mouth to the nasal passage and into the brain. • B. Taste receptors on the retina sense the chemicals in food and send vibrations to the brain. • C. Taste buds on the tongue sense chemicals in the food and send electrical signals to the brain. • D. The chemicals in the food pass into the bloodstream through the gums and are taken to the brain.

• How does information about how food tastes get to the brain? • A. The chemicals from the food pass from the mouth to the nasal passage and into the brain. • B. Taste receptors on the retina sense the chemicals in food and send vibrations to the brain. • C. Taste buds on the tongue sense chemicals in the food and send electrical signals to the brain. • D. The chemicals in the food pass into the bloodstream through the gums and are taken to the brain.

• Karla’s heart rate increases when she sees an alligator. Her endocrine system causes her heart rate to increase. How does the endocrine system send the message to increase the heart rate? • A. It sends electrical signals through nerves to her heart. • B. It sends hormones through her bloodstream to her heart. • C. It sends cells through the tissues of her body to her heart. • D. It sends chemical signals through axon terminals to her heart.

• Karla’s heart rate increases when she sees an alligator. Her endocrine system causes her heart rate to increase. How does the endocrine system send the message to increase the heart rate? • A. It sends electrical signals through nerves to her heart. • B. It sends hormones through her bloodstream to her heart. • C. It sends cells through the tissues of her body to her heart. • D. It sends chemical signals through axon terminals to her heart.

• Tad sensed that it became cooler outside when clouds moved in front of the sun. How did he know that there was a change in temperature? • A. Sensory receptors in his skin sent signals to his brain. • B. His eyes received visual cues and sent signals to his brain. • C. Chemical cues from the air flowed into his body when he breathed. • D. His brain sensed changes in air temperature and sent messages to his skin.

• Tad sensed that it became cooler outside when clouds moved in front of the sun. How did he know that there was a change in temperature? • A. Sensory receptors in his skin sent signals to his brain. • B. His eyes received visual cues and sent signals to his brain. • C. Chemical cues from the air flowed into his body when he breathed. • D. His brain sensed changes in air temperature and sent messages to his skin.

What do hearing a knock at the door, working a math problem, and feeling your heart pound all have in common? A. All are activities of the digestive system B. All are activities of the endocrine system C. All are activities of the circulatory system D. All are activities of the nervous system

What d 0 hearing a knock at the door, working a math problem, and feeling your heart pound all have in common? A. All are activities of the digestive system B. All are activities of the endocrine system C. All are activities of the circulatory system D. All are activities of the nervous system

Which of the following are jobs of the nervous system? (Note all that apply) A. Gathering and interpreting information B. Allowing you to speak, smell, taste, hear, and see C. Keeping your organs working properly D. Speeding up your heart rate during exercise

Which of the following are jobs of the nervous system? (Note all that apply) A. Gathering and interpreting information B. Allowing you to speak, smell, taste, hear, and see C. Keeping your organs working properly D. Speeding up your heart rate during exercise

How does your nervous system act as a central command post? A. It controls all you voluntary behavior B. It collects and process information and makes sure the information gets sent to all appropriate parts of the body. C. It detects when viruses enter your body and kills them. D. It causes you to sweat

How does your nervous system act as a central command post? A. It controls all you voluntary behavior B. It collects and process information and makes sure the information gets sent to all appropriate parts of the body. C. It detects when viruses enter your body and kills them. D. It causes you to sweat

Specialized cells in your body that transfer messages in the form of electrical energy are called ______. A. Axons B. Messengers C. Dendrites D. Neurons

Specialized cells in your body that transfer messages in the form of electrical energy are called ______. A. Axons B. Messengers C. Dendrites D. Neurons

Which of the following would be classified in the peripheral nervous system? A. Is made of nerves B. Processes incoming and outgoing messages C. Includes your brain and spinal cord D. Connects all areas of your body to the brain and heart.

Which of the following would be classified in the peripheral nervous system? A. Is made of nerves B. Processes incoming and outgoing messages C. Includes your brain and spinal cord D. Connects all areas of your body to the brain and heart.

What are some examples of motor neurons responsibilities? A. Thymus and thyroid secretion B. Pituitary and thyroid secretion C. Receiving impulses from CNS and send messages to glands D. Adrenal and pancreas secretion

What are some examples of motor neurons responsibilities? A. Thymus and thyroid secretion B. Pituitary and thyroid secretion C. Receiving impulses from CNS and send messages to glands D. Adrenal and pancreas secretion

Nerves do NOT contain A. Muscle fiber. B. Blood vessels. C. Axons. D. Connective tissue.

Nerves do NOT contain A. Muscle fiber. B. Blood vessels. C. Axons. D. Connective tissue.

Which is NOT true of the cerebrum? A. It is the largest part of the brain. B. It allows you to sense things. C. It controls involuntary movements. D. It stores most memories.

Which is NOT true of the cerebrum? A. It is the largest part of the brain. B. It allows you to sense things. C. It controls involuntary movements. D. It stores most memories.

The right hand is controlled by the _______ hemisphere of the cerebrum. A. Center B. Right C. Left D. Back

The right hand is controlled by the _______ hemisphere of the cerebrum. A. Center B. Right C. Left D. Back

What part of your brain keeps you from losing your balance when you stand on one foot? A. Brain stem B. Cerebellum C. Medulla D. Cerebrum

What part of your brain keeps you from losing your balance when you stand on one foot? A. Brain stem B. Cerebellum C. Medulla D. Cerebrum

Which of the following functions are controlled by the part of the brain called the medulla? (Circle all that apply. ) A. Speech B. Blood pressure C. Involuntary breathing D. Heart rate

Which of the following functions are controlled by the part of the brain called the medulla? (Circle all that apply. ) A. Speech B. Blood pressure C. Involuntary breathing D. Heart rate

The rings of bone that protect your spinal cord are called _____. A. Vertebrae B. Marrow C. Brittle bone D. Fibia

The rings of bone that protect your spinal cord are called _____. A. Vertebrae B. Marrow C. Brittle bone D. Fibia

How do you know when someone is tapping the back of your head if you don’t see them? A. You can see their shadow B. You can hear the footsteps C. Sensors in your head send impulses to your spinal cord then to your brain D. Sensors in your head send impulses directly to your brain.

How do you know when someone is tapping the back of your head if you don’t see them? A. You can see their shadow B. You can hear the footsteps C. Sensors in your head send impulses to your spinal cord then to your brain D. Sensors in your head send impulses directly to your brain.

Sensory receptors in your eyes detect A. Particles of dirt in the air. B. Smell C. If something is sweet or sour D. light

Sensory receptors in your eyes detect A. Particles of dirt in the air. B. Smell C. If something is sweet or sour D. light

The ____ gives your eye its color and controls the amount of light that passes to the retina by regulating the size of the pupil. A. Cornea B. lens C. Iris D. pupil

The ____ gives your eye its color and controls the amount of light that passes to the retina by regulating the size of the pupil. A. Cornea B. lens C. Iris D. pupil

When sound _____ reach your ear, you experience a sensation called hearing. A. Particles B. Winds C. Waves D. Noise

When sound _____ reach your ear, you experience a sensation called hearing. A. Particles B. Winds C. Waves D. Noise

The four kinds of taste buds are A. Salty, bitter, sour, and bland. B. Bland, sugary, bitter, and sour. C. Salty, sweet, bitter, and sour. D. Salty, sweet, bland, and sour.

The four kinds of taste buds are A. Salty, bitter, sour, and bland. B. Bland, sugary, bitter, and sour. C. Salty, sweet, bitter, and sour. D. Salty, sweet, bland, and sour.

Why is it difficult to taste food with a stuffy nose? A. Because I’m not hungry. B. Your sense of taste is closely related to your sense of smell. C. Your sense of sight is closely related to your sense of smell. D. Your sense of touch is closely related to your sense of taste.

Why is it difficult to taste food with a stuffy nose? A. Because I’m not hungry. B. Your sense of taste is closely related to your sense of smell. C. Your sense of sight is closely related to your sense of smell. D. Your sense of touch is closely related to your sense of taste.

Which of the following in NOT controlled by your endocrine system? A. Fluid balance B. Growth C. Reflex action D. Sexual development

Which of the following in NOT controlled by your endocrine system? A. Fluid balance B. Growth C. Reflex action D. Sexual development

An endocrine gland is a group of cells in your body that makes special chemical messengers called ______. A. Hormones B. Bile C. Blood D. Mucus

An endocrine gland is a group of cells in your body that makes special chemical messengers called ______. A. Hormones B. Bile C. Blood D. Mucus

Which gland controls all the other glands in your body? A. Thymus B. Thyroid C. Adrenal D. Pituitary

Which gland controls all the other glands in your body? A. Thymus B. Thyroid C. Adrenal D. Pituitary

Which gland produces the growth hormone? A. Thyroid B. Pituitary C. Thymus D. Adrenals

Which gland produces the growth hormone? A. Thyroid B. Pituitary C. Thymus D. Adrenals

Parts of the central nervous system (CNS) include A. Neurons B. Sensory system C. Brain and spinal cord D. Motor cells

Parts of the central nervous system (CNS) include A. Neurons B. Sensory system C. Brain and spinal cord D. Motor cells

The cerebrum part of the brain A. Controls involuntary processes. B. Keeps track of body position C. Stores memories D. Coordinates body movement

The cerebrum part of the brain A. Controls involuntary processes. B. Keeps track of body position C. Stores memories D. Coordinates body movement

The cerebrum part of the brain A. Controls involuntary processes. B. Keeps track of body position C. Stores memories D. Coordinates body movement

The cerebrum part of the brain A. Controls involuntary processes. B. Keeps track of body position C. Stores memories D. Coordinates body movement

The two groups of neurons are A. Sensory and motor B. Motor and vascular C. Sensory and impulse D. Impulse and motor

The two groups of neurons are A. Sensory and motor B. Motor and vascular C. Sensory and impulse D. Impulse and motor

The cell body which contains the nucleus and organelles A. Are the same thing as a dendrite. B. Gather information from dendrites C. Sends impulse away from the nucleus. D. Which change electrical signals to chemical signals.

The cell body which contains the nucleus and organelles A. Are the same thing as a dendrite. B. Gather information from dendrites C. Sends impulse away from the nucleus. D. Which change electrical signals to chemical signals.

Dendrites are branches of the cell body and A. Sends impulse away from the cell body. B. Changes electrical signal to chemical signal. C. Gathers information from other cells. D. Gathers information from other dendrites as impulses comes along.

Dendrites are branches of the cell body and A. Sends impulse away from the cell body. B. Changes electrical signal to chemical signal. C. Gathers information from other cells. D. Gathers information from other dendrites as impulses comes along.

The neuron part that changes electrical signals to chemical signals are A. Axon terminal B. Axon C. Dendrites D. Cell body

The neuron part that changes electrical signals to chemical signals are A. Axon terminal B. Axon C. Dendrites D. Cell body

Organelles are A. Part of a molecule B. Part of the inside of a cell C. Part of the outside of a cell D. Particles that make up elements

Organelles are A. Part of a molecule B. Part of the inside of a cell C. Part of the outside of a cell D. Particles that make up elements

What is the difference between the CNS and the PNS systems? A. The CNS gathers information and sends electrical signals while the PNS communicates between the CNS and the body. B. The PNS gathers information and sends electrical signals while the CNS communicates between the PNS and the body. C. The PNS changes electrical signals to chemical and the CNS changes chemical to electrical. D. The CNS changes electrical signals to chemical and the PNS changes chemical to electrical.

What is the difference between the CNS and the PNS systems? A. The CNS gathers information and sends electrical signals while the PNS communicates between the CNS and the body. B. The PNS gathers information and sends electrical signals while the CNS communicates between the PNS and the body. C. The PNS changes electrical signals to chemical and the CNS changes chemical to electrical. D. The CNS changes electrical signals to chemical and the PNS changes chemical to electrical.

What are the parts of a neuron? A. Sensory, motor, electrical signals, and chemical signals. B. Electrical signals, axon signals, and dendrite signals C. Dendrites, axon, cell body, and axon terminal D. Axon signals, dendrites, and cell body.

The pupil opens and closes automatically in response to light. What part of your nervous system controls this response? A. CNS B. PNS C. Both the CNS and the PNS D. Since it is above the jaw, neither because the control comes directly from the brain.