Unit 3 Control and Coordination Test REVIEW

Front

What hormone is secreted in response to a stimulus above the normal range?

Back

Insulin is secreted in response to high blood glucose levels.

Front

What are the hollow fluid-filled cavities within the brain that contain the choroid plexus?

Back

Ventricles are the cavities that produce cerebrospinal fluid, protecting the brain and spinal cord.

Front

Which sense is considered a general (somatic) sense?

Back

Touch is a general sense that allows us to perceive pressure, temperature, and pain.

Front

What does the brain stem control?

Back

The brain stem controls involuntary processes like breathing, heart rate, digestion, and sleep.

Front

What is the primary function of the cerebellum?

Back

The cerebellum coordinates voluntary movements and maintains balance.

Front

What is the role of glucagon in the body?

Back

Glucagon raises blood glucose levels by promoting the conversion of glycogen to glucose in the liver.

Front

What is the function of somatostatin?

Back

Somatostatin inhibits the release of other hormones, including insulin and glucagon.

Front

What are the meninges?

Back

Meninges are protective membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord.

Front

What is the function of the cerebrum?

Back

The cerebrum is responsible for higher brain functions, including thought, action, and sensory processing.

Front

What is the role of the hypothalamus?

Back

The hypothalamus regulates homeostasis, including temperature, hunger, and thirst.