Nervous and Endocrine Systems

The nervous system sends electrical messages.  What type of message does the endocrine  system send?  

• electrical
• fluid
• chemical
• repetitive signal

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The skeletal system interacts with the nervous system by protecting the spinal cord.  However, if a person breaks his neck, it is common that the spinal cord is damaged or even completely ripped.  What is the likely effect of a broken neck?  

• the person will be unable to blink and smile
• the person will be able to move arms and legs but much more slowly
• the brain will not be able to communicate with the peripheral nerves
• the peripheral nerves will receive signals from the brain but will be unable to send signals

What is the main function of the endocrine system?  

• it creates chemicals 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

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What are nerve cells called?

• Nervons

• Neurons

• Morons

• Brainons

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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

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The peripheral nervous system includes

• Heart and Lungs

• Brain and Stomach

• Brain and Spinal Cord

• Nerve cells not in the brain or spinal cord

Chemicals released by the endocrine system are called

• Impulses

• Hormones

• Glands

• Endocrones

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How do hormones get to different parts of your body?

• They float through air

• They don't travel to different parts of your body

• They travel in your blood.

• They are carried by nerve cells

What is a gland?

• A group of organs that work together

• The control center of your body

• An organ that makes blood

• A group of cells that release hormones

A neuron is a

• Nerve cell

• Hormone

• Gland

• Organ

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