Psychology: Nervous, and Endocrine Systems

What is the role of the nervous system?

• to transport oxygen

• to protect organs

• to send and receive chemical messages

• to gather and respond to information

What is the endocrine system?

• senses the hormone levels in the blood
• controls all other endocrine glands
• A group of glands that work together with the nervous system to coordinate all body functions
• decreases bone calcium levels

Hormones help your body by

• Telling your cells what to do.
• Helping you breathe.
• Sending nerve messages.
• Oxidising your blood.

Two parts of the system above are labeled with "A" and "B".  Look closely at what these labels are pointing at.  Which answer best describes both parts “A” and “B” in the diagram below?  

• central nervous system only
• brain and motor nerves
• peripheral nervous system only
• central nervous system and peripheral nervous system

Which answer best describes part “A” in the diagram above? Consider both lines in the diagram!

• peripheral nervous system

• central nervous system

• sensory nerves

• the longest nerve cell in the body

 Which statement best describes the interactions between the nervous system and the bicep – which is a skeletal muscle in the arm?  

• the nervous system sends chemical messages to the bicep so that it makes new cells
• the nervous system sends electrical signals “telling” the bicep cells to contract
• the nervous system provides an attachment point for the bicep
• the nervous system supplies the oxygen to the bicep cells

What is the job of your nervous system?

• Control the body using electrical signals

• Break down food

• Get rid of waste

• Send messsages using chemical signals

What are nerve cells called?

• Nervons

• Neurons

• Morons

• Brainons

The central nervous system includes your

• Heart and Lungs

• Brain and Stomach

• Brain and Spinal Cord

• Nerve cells not in the brain or spinal cord

The peripheral nervous system includes

• Heart and Lungs

• Brain and Stomach

• Brain and Spinal Cord

• Nerve cells not in the brain or spinal cord