Nervous/ Endocrine Systems

Which of the following is the nervous system’s main control center?  

• the brain
• the peripheral nerve
• the neuron
• the spinal cord, which is made up of peripheral nerves

Which endocrine gland is referred to as the "master gland" because it controls most of the other glands?

• Hypothalamus
• Pituitary Gland
• Pineal Gland
• Thryoid

Which endocrine gland produces the two hormones responsible for regulating blood sugar?

• Pineal Gland
• Parathyroid Gland
• Adrenal Glands
• Pancreas

Where is the pancreas? (pick the correct number in diagram)

• 3

• 2

• 6

• 8

Endocrine glands secrete _

• Hormones

• Neurotransmitters

• A wide range of chemical substances

What is the endocrine system?

• A system of vessels that circulates blood around the body.

• A group of bones and tissue that provides support and structure for the body.

• A group of glands that work together with the nervous system to coordinate all body functions

• A group of organs that is responsible for eliminating wastes.

What is the main function of the endocrine system?

• It creates chemicals, or hormones, that are sent around the body to maintain homeostasis.

• It creates electrical messages that are sent around the body to maintain homeostasis.

• It maintains the correct level of oxygen in the body to maintain homeostasis.

• It releases waste from the body to maintain homeostasis.

The gland that stimulates body metabolism

• Thyroid
• testes
• ovary
• adrenal

If the environment gets cold, we will often shiver in order to:

• keep body temperature the same as the external temperature
• decrease body temperature
• increase body temperature
• regulate blood pressure

What is the main function of the nervous system?

• to inhale oxygen and exhale carbon dioxide

• to break down food consumed by a person for nutrients

• to control the body's activities by relaying messages

• to control the body's movements