Human Body and Control Systems Quiz

What is the primary function of homeostasis in the human body?

• To increase blood pressure

• To maintain optimum conditions for cell functions

• To decrease body temperature

• To enhance muscle growth

_____ is a part of the central nervous system (CNS).

What is the role of receptors in the body's control systems?

• To produce hormones

• To detect stimuli

• To store energy

• To transport oxygen

How do reflex actions differ from other actions?

• They are slow and conscious

• They are automatic and rapid

• They require conscious thought

• They are voluntary and slow

During a biology class, Benjamin learned about a gland in the human body that acts as a 'master gland' by releasing hormones. What is the function of this gland in the endocrine system?

• To secrete digestive enzymes

• To act as a 'master gland' releasing hormones

• To store calcium

• To filter blood

Match the following glands with their functions.

• Produces saliva to aid digestion

• Endocrine gland

• Secretes oil to lubricate the skin

• Sebaceous gland

• Produces hormones directly into the bloodstream

• Sweat gland

• Secretes sweat to cool the body

• Salivary gland

Muhammad is studying how different systems in the body respond to stimuli. What is the main difference between the effects of the nervous system and the endocrine system?

• Nervous system effects are slower and last longer

• Endocrine system effects are faster and short-lived

• Nervous system effects are faster and short-lived

• Endocrine system effects are slower and last longer

What hormone does the pancreas produce when blood glucose concentration is too high?

• Glucagon

• Insulin

• Adrenaline

• Cortisol

In Type 1 diabetes, what is the main issue with the pancreas?

• It produces too much insulin

• It fails to produce sufficient insulin

• It produces too much glucagon

• It fails to produce sufficient glucagon

Which of the following is a common treatment for Type 2 diabetes?

• Insulin injections

• High sugar diet

• Carbohydrate controlled diet and exercise

• Increased salt intake