A and P Final Exam Review

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.

This gland is located between the lungs behind the sternum and secretes thymosin that helps mature WBC's in our bodies when we are children. 

• thyroid
• parathyroid
• thymus
• brain stem

What is gland #3?

• Adrenal Gland
• Pancreas
• Ovaries
• Testes

This structure releases what hormones?

• insulin and glucagon

• calcitonin and estrogen

• Parathyroid hormone and antidiuretic hormone

• epinephrine and testosterone

In a reflex action, the __________ bypasses the ___________

• Motor neuron, brain

• Sensory neuron, brain

• Sensory neuron, spinal cord

• Motor neuron, spinal cord

An example of a reflex action includes

• Touching a butterfly

• Brushing your hand against the side of your body

• Touching a hot stove

• Your legs moving as you walk

What are the main parts of the Central Nervous System?

• Brain & Chest
• Spinal Cord & Spinal Nerves
• Brain & Spinal Cord
• Heart & Brain

What are the two main parts of the Peripheral Nervous System?

• Spinal Nerves & Receptors
• Arms & Legs
• Brain & Spinal Cord
• Optic Nerves & Receptors

What are the divisions of the Peripheral Nervous System?

• Somatic & Motor
• Brake & Motor
• Somatic & Autonomic
• Sensory & Motor

The "fight or flight" response during threatening situations in the role of the:

• sympathetic nervous system
• parasympathetic system
• somatic nervous system
• cerebellum