WorksheetsNervous and Endocrine System
Total questions: 31
Worksheet time: 9mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Controls heartbeat and breathing
a)
Pons
b)
Medulla
c)
Cerebellum
d)
Thalamus
2.
Known as the "Little Brain" and is in charge of balance and coordinating movements
a)
Thalamus
b)
Reticular Formation
c)
Hypothalamus
d)
Cerebellum
3.
What is the central nervous system (CNS) made of?
a)
brain and spinal cord
b)
brain and cranial nerves
c)
spinal cord and spinal nerves
d)
cranial nerves and spinal nerves
4.
maintain stable internal conditions. Examples include fever and vomiting.
a)
homeostasis
b)
telekinesis
c)
alveoli
d)
epidermis
5.
bundle of wire-like nerves threaded through the backbones, through which electrical messages travel between the brain and body.
a)
neurons
b)
spinal cord
c)
spaghetti
d)
brain
6.
a body system that controls and coordinates all body activities through electric impulses/messages between brain, spinal cord and nerves.
a)
endocrine system
b)
nervous system
c)
nerve
d)
neuron
7.
main organ of the nervous system. protected by the skull, and made of neurons, it is the control center for all actions, thoughts and emotions.
a)
brain
b)
electrical impulse
c)
gland
d)
heart
8.
brain cell /
nerve cell
nerve cell
a)
Dr. Suess tree
b)
neuron
c)
skin cell
d)
red blood cell
9.
Part of the nervous system made of the brain and spinal cord.
a)
central nervous system
b)
peripheral nervous system
10.
Part of the nervous system made of the nerves that are not part of the brain or spinal cord.
a)
central nervous system
b)
peripheral nervous system
11.
a body system that controls growth and homeostasis by secreting hormones from glands.
a)
skeletal system
b)
nervous system
c)
endocrine sytem
d)
integumentary system
12.
organ of the endocrine system that secretes hormones.
a)
heart
b)
gland
c)
brain
d)
skin
13.
chemical made by glands that tell cells to make something or respond in some way.
a)
acid
b)
enzyme
c)
perspiration
d)
hormone
14.
cause of a response. (happens 1st) Thing or event that evokes a reaction.
a)
stimulus
b)
response
15.
effect of a stimulus. (happens 2nd) Involuntary/automatic reaction.
a)
stimulus
b)
response
16.
What is the largest part of the brain?
a)
Thalamus
b)
Cerebellum
c)
Spinal Cord
d)
Cerebrum
17.
Which nervous system contains sensory and motor neurons that carry information between the central nervous system and the rest of the body?
a)
Autonomic Nervous System
b)
Somatic Nervous System
c)
Peripheral Nervous System
d)
Central Nervous System
18.
A cytoplasmic extension of a neuron that receives stimuli
a)
Axon
b)
Nerve
c)
Dendrite
d)
Synapse
19.
An extension of a neuron that carries impulses away from the cell body
a)
Dendrite
b)
Nerve
c)
Vein
d)
Axon
20.
The light sensitive inner layer of the eye
a)
Retina
b)
Cornea
c)
Lens
d)
Pupil
21.
Which of the following is essential to hearing?
a)
Retina
b)
Semicircular canals
c)
Cochlea
d)
Taste bud
22.
Which detects at least five different chemical substances?
a)
Semicircular canals
b)
Cochlea
c)
Taste bud
d)
Anvil
23.
How many parts does the brain have?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
24.
What are the three parts of the brain?
a)
Brain Cell, Cerebrum, Brain Organs
b)
Cerebrum, Neurons, Nerve Cells
c)
Cerebrum, Cerebellum, brain stem
25.
brain cell /
nerve cell
nerve cell
a)
Dr. Suess tree
b)
neuron
c)
skin cell
d)
red blood cell
26.
What is the purpose of neurons?
a)
Neurons control persons imagination
b)
Neurons coordinate skeletal muscles
c)
Neurons transmit messages throughout body
d)
Neurons control heart beat, breathing, and digestion
27.
What gland is known as the the master gland?
a)
Adrenal
b)
Pituitary
c)
Thyroid
d)
Thymus
28.
Which gland secretes insulin?
a)
Pancreas
b)
Ovaries
c)
Parathyroid
d)
Thymus
29.
What is the male gland that secretes testosterone?
a)
Ovaries
b)
Pituitary
c)
Testes
d)
Adrenal
30.
What is the female gland that secretes estrogen and progesterone?
a)
Testes
b)
Pancreas
c)
Thymus
d)
Ovaries
31.
What hormone is responsible for the "fight or flight" response?
a)
Testosterone
b)
Cortisol
c)
Adrenaline
d)
Parathyroid Hormone
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