Nervous and Endocrine system

What two things are found in the central nervous system?

• brain/spinal cord
• spinal cord/motor neurons
• motor/sensory neurons
• only brain

Which of the TWO nervous systems contains motor and sensory neurons?

• central nervous system
• peripheral
• motor
• sensory

What is the LARGEST of the 3 parts of your brain?

• cerebellum
• cerebrum
• spinal cord
• medulla

Which part of the brain controls balance and body position?

• cerebrum
• medulla
• cerebellum
• impluses

The spinal cord is protected by the _____?

• vertebrae 
• skull
• lungs
• rib cage

What is the part highlighted in red?

• Cerebrum
• Cerebellum
• Brain Stem
• Diencephalon

When levels go above or below a set point a hormone is released to return the body to set point. When the body is restored to set point no more hormone is released. This is an example of...

• a positive feedback loop
• a negative feedback loop
• a neutral feedback loop

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The purpose of the endocrine system is to

• maintain homeostasis by reacting quickly to stimuli
• produce substances that protect the body from bacteria 
• maintain metabolism, growth and development in homeostasis 
• transport molecules throughout the body

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Endocrine glands produce __________ which maintain the body in homeostasis

• oils
• neurotransmitters 
• tears
• hormones

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Which of the following is an example of a positive feedback loop?

• regulation of body temperature at 37 degrees Celsius 
• regulation of blood sugar levels
• contractions during childbirth
• regulation of water levels in humans

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