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WorksheetsNervous and Endocrine Systems
Total questions: 46
Worksheet time: 23mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Produces insulin, which regulates blood sugar levels.
a)
thymus
b)
adrenal
c)
pancreas
d)
pituitary
2.
Controls the amount of calcium in your blood
a)
gonads
b)
parathyroid
c)
thyroid
d)
pancreas
3.
Controls metabolism, blood sugar, salt/water balance; “fight or flight”
a)
adrenal
b)
thyroid
c)
pituitary
d)
thymus
4.
Regulates the rate of metabolism (chemical reactions) in your body
a)
parathyroid
b)
gonads
c)
pancreas
d)
thyroid
5.
This master gland secretes many hormones that control other glands; involved with growth and development
a)
pituitary
b)
adrenal
c)
thymus
d)
gonads
6.
Controls the development of secondary sex characteristics in males and females (puberty)
a)
adrenal
b)
pancreas
c)
parathyroid
d)
gonads
7.
Parts of the immune system
a)
thyroid
b)
thymus
c)
parathyroid
d)
adrenal
8.
What is the nervous system?
a)
A response system that enables organisms
to respond to changes in their external and internal environments. It
controls all body activities.
b)
A system made of glands that
produce chemicals (hormones) that regulates body activities.
9.
What is the endocrine system?
a)
A response system that enables organisms to respond to changes in their external and internal environments. It controls all body activities.
b)
A system made of glands that produce chemicals (hormones) that regulates body activities.
10.
Which is NOT a part of the nervous system?
a)
brain
b)
spinal cord
c)
thyroid gland
d)
neurons/nerves
11.
Controls memory, reasoning, and thought
a)
cerebrum
b)
cerebellum
c)
medulla (brain stem)
12.
Controls voluntary movement, balance, coordination
a)
cerebrum
b)
cerebellum
c)
medulla (brain stem)
13.
Controls involuntary actions
a)
cerebrum
b)
cerebellum
c)
medulla (brain stem)
14.
A stimulus is a reaction to something in the environment.
a)
true
b)
false
15.
Reflex actions do NOT involve the brain.
a)
true
b)
false
16.
Homeostasis involves maintaining a stable internal environment.
a)
true
b)
false
17.
The Nervous and Endocrine Systems work against one another.
a)
true
b)
false
18.
Which process is governed by the automatic nervous system?
a)
writing
b)
chewing
c)
running
d)
digesting food
19.
Which is an example of a reflex?
a)
drinking water
b)
reaching out to touch a hot object
c)
blinking
d)
throwing
20.
Which gland is located closest to the human brain?
a)
the thyroid
b)
the pituitary
c)
the thymus
d)
the ovaries
21.
What might happen if your parathyroid gland didn’t function properly?
a)
You wouldn't be able to have kids.
b)
Your entire endocrine system would shut down.
c)
You wouldn't be able to react to stress properly.
d)
Your nerves and muscles would have problems functioning.
22.
This diagram represents a ____________.
a)
medulla
b)
adrenal gland
c)
neuron
d)
thyroid gland
23.
The diagram represents the _________________ system.
a)
endocrine
b)
nervous
c)
respiratory
d)
skeletal
24.
The diagram represents the _________________ system.
a)
endocrine
b)
nervous
c)
respiratory
d)
skeletal
25.
The diagram represents the _________________ system.
a)
endocrine
b)
nervous
c)
respiratory
d)
skeletal
26.
The diagram represents the _________________ system.
a)
endocrine
b)
nervous
c)
respiratory
d)
skeletal
27.
Label part A (yellow) of the brain.
a)
cerebellum
b)
cerebrum
c)
medulla (brain stem)
28.
Label part B (purple) of the brain.
a)
cerebellum
b)
cerebrum
c)
medulla (brain stem)
29.
Label part C (green) of the brain.
a)
cerebellum
b)
cerebrum
c)
medulla (brain stem)
30.
Identify the brain.
What color is it represented by on the diagram?
What color is it represented by on the diagram?
a)
pink
b)
yellow
c)
blue
31.
Identify the spinal cord.
What color is it represented by on the diagram?
What color is it represented by on the diagram?
a)
pink
b)
yellow
c)
blue
32.
Identify the nerves.
What color are they represented by on the diagram?
What color are they represented by on the diagram?
a)
pink
b)
yellow
c)
blue
33.
This is a diagram of ___________________.
a)
neuron
b)
reflex arc
c)
pancreas
d)
endocrine gland
34.
The function of the neuron is to ___________________.
a)
carry impulses
b)
transport sugar into the cells
c)
secrete hormones
d)
produce insulin
35.
Endocrine glands produce and secrete __________.
a)
hormones
b)
insulin
c)
neurons
d)
impulses
36.
Simple rapid responses that require no thought are called _____________.
a)
neurons
b)
glands
c)
reflexes
d)
hormones
37.
Which part of the brain do you use to smell fire burning?
a)
cerebrum
b)
cerebellum
c)
medulla (brain stem)
38.
Which part of the brain do you use when running and dribbling a basketball?
a)
cerebrum
b)
cerebellum
c)
medulla (brain stem)
39.
Which part of the brain do you use when breathing?
a)
cerebrum
b)
cerebellum
c)
medulla (brain stem)
40.
Which part of the brain do you use when you touch a cold glass?
a)
cerebrum
b)
cerebellum
c)
medulla (brain stem)
41.
Which part of the brain do you use when you eat a sour pickle?
a)
cerebrum
b)
cerebellum
c)
medulla (brain stem)
42.
Which part of the brain do you use when you see a bright light?
a)
cerebrum
b)
cerebellum
c)
medulla (brain stem)
43.
Which part of the brain do you use when you draw a straight line?
a)
cerebrum
b)
cerebellum
c)
medulla (brain stem)
44.
Which part of the brain do you use when your heart is beating quickly?
a)
cerebrum
b)
cerebellum
c)
medulla (brain stem)
45.
Which part of the brain do you use when you're smiling because you are very happy?
a)
cerebrum
b)
cerebellum
c)
medulla (brain stem)
46.
Which part of the brain do you use when you're finishing 20 math problems?
a)
cerebrum
b)
cerebellum
c)
medulla (brain stem)
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