Holt Nervous and Endocrine System Review

Which is NOT a function of the nervous system?

• responding to information

• making blood cells

• receiving information on the environment

• maintaining homeostasis

A cell that carries information through the nervous system is called a

• nerve impulse

• nerve

• neuron

• endocrine gland

This is the thinking part of the brain that interprets movements and senses

• cerebrum

• cerebellum

• thalamus

• hypothalamus

This coordinates movements and balance

• cerebrum

• cerebellum

• thalamus

• hypothalamus

When the amount of a particular hormone in the blood reaches a certain level, the endocrine system sends signals that stop the release of that hormone in a process called__________________.

• target feedback

• endocrine feedback

• positive feedback

• negative feedback

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If you are having trouble with your BALANCE and COORDINATION, which part of your brain should be checked?

• cerebrum

• cerebellum

• brain stem

• spinal cord

The CENTRAL nervous system is made up of which two organs?

• Brain and Spinal Cord

• Spinal Cord and Peripheral Nerves

• Peripheral Nerves and Heart

• Heart and Lungs

Which color is the CEREBRUM?

• PINK

• PURPLE

• YELLOW

Which color is the CEREBELLUM?

• PINK

• PURPLE

• YELLOW

Which color is the BRAIN STEM?

• PINK

• PURPLE

• YELLOW