Nervous and Endocrine System - Retest

Nervous and Endocrine System - Retest

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7th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the definition of the nervous system?

Back

The nervous system is a network of cells that uses electrical impulses to send messages throughout the body.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why does a track athlete's heart beat faster after sprints?

Back

The body is trying to increase the oxygen supply to the muscles.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What causes vomiting when the body has a virus?

Back

The nervous system tells the stomach muscles to contract quickly to remove toxins from the body.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an external stimulus?

Back

An external stimulus is any event or change in the environment that can provoke a response from the body.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the fight or flight response?

Back

The fight or flight response is a physiological reaction that occurs in response to a perceived harmful event, attack, or threat to survival.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What role do hormones play in the endocrine system?

Back

Hormones are chemical messengers produced by the endocrine system that regulate various functions in the body.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How does the nervous system communicate with the body?

Back

The nervous system communicates through electrical impulses transmitted along neurons.

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