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The brain, nervous and endocrine systems

Total questions: 111

Worksheet time: 1hrs 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What lobe is orange in this picture?

a)

Frontal

b)

Parietal

c)

Temporal

d)

Occipital

2.

What lobe is bright pink in this picture?

a)

Frontal

b)

Parietal

c)

Temporal

d)

Occipital

3.

What lobe is green in this picture?

a)

Frontal

b)

Parietal

c)

Temporal

d)

Occipital

4.

What lobe is pink in this picture?

a)

Frontal

b)

Parietal

c)

Temporal

d)

Occipital

5.

What structure is red in this picture?

a)

Cerebrum

b)

Cerebellum

c)

Brain Stem

6.

What structure is blue in this picture?

a)

Cerebrum

b)

Cerebellum

c)

Brain Stem

7.

What structure is grey in this picture?

a)

Cerebrum

b)

Cerebellum

c)

Brain Stem

8.

What does the blue lobe do?

a)

Processes your hearing

b)

Processes your vision

c)

Contains your personality

d)

Processes your sense of touch

9.

What does the green lobe do?

a)

Processes your hearing

b)

Processes your vision

c)

Contains your personality

d)

Processes your sense of touch

10.

What does the yellow lobe do?

a)

Processes your hearing

b)

Processes your vision

c)

Contains your personality

d)

Processes your sense of touch

11.

What does the pink lobe do?

a)

Processes your hearing

b)

Processes your vision

c)

Contains your personality

d)

Processes your sense of touch

12.

Which part of the brain controls your blood pressure and heart rate?

a)

brain stem

b)

occipital lobe

c)

cerebellum

d)

frontal lobe

13.

Which part of the brain controls your balance and coordination?

a)

brain stem

b)

occipital lobe

c)

cerebellum

d)

frontal lobe

14.

Why did we dissect a sheep brain? Choose 3.

a)

Similar shape to a human brain

b)

Similar smell to a human brain

c)

Same lobes in the same spot

d)

Sheep lobes do the same functions as human lobes

e)

Same size as a human brain

15.

Who has a bigger frontal lobe?

a)
b)
16.

Who has bigger olfactory bulbs?

a)
b)
17.

Who has a VERTICAL brain stem?

a)
b)
18.

Who has a HORIZONTAL brain stem?

a)
b)
19.

Who has a bigger cerebrum?

a)
b)
20.

Who has a SMALLER olfactory bulb?

a)
b)
21.
a)
Frontal Lobe
b)
Brain Stem
c)
Cerebellum
d)
Occipital Lobe
22.
a)
Cerebellum
b)
Brain Stem
c)
Occipital Lobe
d)
Temporal Lobe
23.
a)
Corpus Callosum
b)
Amygdala
c)
Thalamus
d)
Hypothalamus
24.
a)
Frontal Lobe
b)
Parietal Lobe
c)
Temporal Lobe
d)
Occipital Lobe
25.
a)
Amygdala
b)
Corpus Callosum
c)
Thalamus
d)
Hippocampus
26.
a)
Hypothalamus
b)
Cerebellum
c)
Hippocampus
d)
Thalamus
27.
a)
Frontal Lobe
b)
Parietal Lobe
c)
Occipital Lobe
d)
Temporal Lobe
28.
a)
Frontal Lobe
b)
Parietal Lobe
c)
Occiptal Lobe
d)
Temporal Lobe
29.
a)
Thalamus
b)
Pineal Gland
c)
Thalamus
d)
Hippocampus
30.
a)
Frontal Lobe
b)
Parietal Lobe
c)
Temporal Lobe
d)
Occipital Lobe
31.
a)
Hippocampus
b)
Hypothalamus
c)
Amygdala
d)
Thalamus
32.

The nerve cells in your body are called neurons. From the picture which part of the neuron is most likely responsible for carrying signals between the dendrite and axon terminal?

a)

soma

b)

axon

c)

Node of Ranvier

d)

Schwann cell

33.
The long, fiber like part of a neuron which the cell sends information to receiving neurons
a)
axon 
b)
dendrite
c)
axon terminal
d)
gene
34.
This releases neurotransmitters which are sent into the synaptic cleft for receptors on the dendrite to taste
a)
axon
b)
axon terminal
c)
gene
d)
neuron
35.
A network of branches coming from individual cells.  They carry information and electrical signals in the brain and nervous system
a)
axon
b)
axon terminal
c)
dendrite
d)
neuron
36.
A nerve cell that is the basic working unit of the brain and nervous system which processes and transmits information
a)
axon
b)
neuron
c)
dendrite
d)
neurotransmitter
37.
This insulating material forms a layer, around the axon of a neuron.  It enables electrical signals to travel down the axon at higher speeds.
a)
neuron
b)
myelin sheath
c)
dendrite
d)
neurotransmitter
38.
What is structure labeled C in the picture?
a)
Dendrite
b)
Axon
c)
Cell Body
d)
Axon Terminal
39.
What is structure labeled B in the picture?
a)
Dendrite
b)
Axon
c)
Cell Body
d)
Axon Terminal
40.
What is structure labeled D in the picture?
a)
Dendrite
b)
Axon
c)
Cell Body
d)
Axon Terminal
41.
What is structure labeled E in the picture?
a)
Nucleus
b)
Schwann Cell
c)
Node of Ranvier
d)
Myelin Sheath
42.
Which of the following is the correct order of the direction of a message?
a)
Dendrite-Cell Body-Axon-Synapse
b)
Synapse-Cell Body-Axon-Dendrite
c)
Dendrite-Synapse-Cell Body-Axon
d)
Axon-Cell Body-Dendrite-Synapse
43.
Which structure is responsible for receiving signals?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
44.
The two major divisions of the nervous system are:
a)
brain and spinal cord.
b)
central and somatic nervous system.
c)
sympathetic and parasympatheic systems.
d)
peripheral and central nervous systems.
45.
The speed of neural conduction between neurons will result in difficulties in speaking, vision, and balance if the ___________ insulating the axons are damaged or removed.
a)
myelin sheath
b)
axons
c)
neurons
d)
dendrites
46.
Dr. Vazquez is examining a cell from the nervous system of an animal. He notices that at one end of the cell body is a long, fibrous strand of tissue. He immediately recognizes this as an axon that is responsible for: 
a)
carrying signals away from the cell body.
b)
receiving signals from other cells and carrying them toward the cell body.
c)
determining the speed at which an action potential will travel.
d)
determining whether the cell inhibits or excites neighboring neurons.
47.
Messages are transmitted from one neuron to another through the:
a)
axon terminal of one neuron to the axon terminal of another neuron.
b)
dendrites of one neuron to the dendrites of another neuron.
c)
synapses of one neuron to the axon terminal of another neuron.
d)
axon terminals of one neuron to the dendrites of other neurons.
48.
Which of the following is regulated by the autonomic nervous system?
a)
Differentiating between hot and cold.
b)
Digesting food.
c)
Throwing a ball.
d)
Balancing on a balance be
49.
Acetylcholine and dopamine, which help control movement, are examples of:
a)
axons.
b)
glands.
c)
chromosomes.
d)
neurotransmitters.
50.
Neurotransmitters are _____________ that travel across the ____________ to another cell.
a)
electrical signals; receptors
b)
electrical signals; synapse
c)
chemicals; receptors
d)
chemicals; synapse
51.
The electrical charge that travels down the axon is called?
a)
Chemicals
b)
Neurotransmitters
c)
Action Potential
d)
Excitatory
52.
This gland regulates sugar levels in the blood:
a)
Ovaries
b)
Thyroid 
c)
Pancreas
d)
Adrenal
53.
What receives impulses & conducts them to the cell body?
a)
Neurons
b)
Somas
c)
Dendrites
d)
Axon Terminals
54.
Chemical messengers that circulate throughout the body in the blood?
a)
Cells
b)
Glands
c)
Hormones
d)
Adrenaline
55.
Controls the pituitary gland?
a)
Thalamus
b)
Hypothalamus
c)
Thyroid
d)
Testes
56.
The division of the peripheral nervous system that controls the body's skeletal muscles is the:
a)
Somatic Nervous System
b)
Autonomic Nervous System
c)
Parasympathetic Nervous System
d)
Sympathetic Nervous System
57.
The "Master Gland" that secretes many hormones, some of which affect other glands.
a)
Pituitary Gland
b)
Thyroid Gland
c)
Adrenal Gland
d)
Pancreas Gland
58.
The part of the autonomic nervous system that calms the body after a scare.
a)
Sympathetic 
b)
Parasympathetic
c)
Peripheral
d)
Somatic
59.

What is the job of your nervous system?

a)

Control the body using electrical signals

b)

Break down food

c)

Get rid of waste

d)

Send messages using chemical signals

60.

What are nerve cells called?

a)

Nervons

b)

Neurons

c)

Morons

d)

Brainons

61.

The central nervous system includes your

a)

Heart and Lungs

b)

Brain and Stomach

c)

Brain and Spinal Cord

d)

Nerve cells not in the brain or spinal cord

62.

The peripheral nervous system includes

a)

Heart and Lungs

b)

Brain and Stomach

c)

Brain and Spinal Cord

d)

Nerve cells not in the brain or spinal cord

63.

Which organ controls your entire body?

a)

Brain

b)

Heart

c)

Stomach

d)

Lungs

64.

Your brain is connected to your body by your

a)

Vertebrae

b)

Spinal Cord

c)

Cerebrum

d)

Cerebellum

65.

Bones that protect your spinal cord are called your

a)

Ribs

b)

Skull

c)

Vertebrae

d)

Spinebrae

66.

Nerve cells do not reproduce or repair themselves.

a)

True

b)

False

67.

What is the job of your endocrine system?

a)

To control the body using electrical signals

b)

To bring oxygen into the body

c)

To pump blood from the heart

d)

To send chemical messages called hormones

68.

Chemicals released by the endocrine system are called

a)

Impulses

b)

Hormones

c)

Glands

d)

Endocrones

69.

Groups of cells that release hormones are called

a)

Organs

b)

Tissues

c)

Glands

d)

Organ Systems

70.

Your pituitary gland controls which of the following?

a)

Sleeping

b)

Metabolism

c)

Body Temperature

d)

Growth

71.

How do your nervous and muscular systems interact?

a)

The brain sends messages telling muscles to contract

b)

Your skull protects your brain

c)

They don't interact

d)

The brain supplies oxygen to muscle cells

72.

Which of the following is NOT a part of the brain?

a)

Cerebrum

b)

Spine

c)

Cerebellum

d)

Brain Stem

73.

How do hormones get to different parts of your body?

a)

They float through air

b)

They don't travel to different parts of your body

c)

They travel in your blood.

d)

They are carried by nerve cells

74.

What is a gland?

a)

A group of organs that work together

b)

The control center of your body

c)

An organ that makes blood

d)

A group of cells that release hormones

75.

A neuron is a

a)

Nerve cell

b)

Hormone

c)

Gland

d)

Organ

76.

What is the likely effect of a broken spinal cord?

a)

The brain and body can't communicate

b)

Nothing. You'll be fine

c)

The person can move, but not feel their body

d)

The person can feel, but not move their body

77.

What is a hormone?

a)

A nerve cell

b)

A chemical released by the endocrine system

c)

An electrical message from the brain

d)

An organ in your body

78.

When your brain sends a signal and you move your arm, what 2 systems are at work?

a)

Nervous and Digestive

b)

Muscular and Respiratory

c)

Digestive and Excretory

d)

Nervous and Muscular

79.

Which body system creates chemicals called hormones?

a)

Endocrine

b)

Respiratory

c)

Nervous

d)

Muscular

80.

Your brain and spinal cord make up your

a)

Peripheral Nervous System

b)

Central Nervous System

c)

Endocrine System

d)

Muscular System

81.

All the nerve cells not in your brain and spine make up your

a)

Central Nervous System

b)

Endocrine System

c)

Peripheral Nervous System

d)

Muscular System

82.

Why is damage to your nervous system often permanent?

a)

Nerve cells reproduce quickly

b)

Nerve cells heal very slowly

c)

It's never permanent

d)

Nerve cells don't reproduce or repair themselves

83.
Two parts of the system above are labeled with "A" and "B".  Look closely at what these labels are pointing at.  Which answer best describes both parts “A” and “B” in the diagram below?  
a)
central nervous system only
b)
brain and motor nerves
c)
peripheral nervous system only
d)
central nervous system and peripheral nervous system
84.
Which statement best describes the function of the nervous system in the body?  
a)
to protect other organs and tissues
b)
 send messages to body parts using only chemicals
c)
to gather information through the senses (stimuli) and also control all other body systems
d)
to transport oxygen and carbon dioxide
85.
The nervous system sends electrical messages.  What type of message does the endocrine  system send?  
a)
electrical
b)
fluid
c)
chemical
d)
repetitive signal
86.

Which is NOT a function of the nervous system?

a)

responding to information

b)

making blood cells

c)

receiving information on the environment

d)

maintaining homeostasis

87.

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

a)

nerve impulse

b)

nerve

c)

neuron

d)

endocrine gland

88.

These are chemicals that carry a nerve impulse across the gap at the synapse of a neuron to another neuron

a)

enzymes

b)

stimuli

c)

hormones

d)

neurotransmitters

89.

A ______causes and organism to react. The reaction is called a _______

a)

stimulus, response

b)

response, stimulus

c)

impulse, neuron

d)

neuron, impulse

90.

What is 1

a)

axon

b)

synapse

c)

dendrite

d)

cell body

91.

What is 5

a)

dendrite

b)

axon

c)

cell body

d)

axon tip

92.

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

a)

cerebrum

b)

cerebellum

c)

thalamus

d)

hypothalamus

93.

This coordinates movements and balance

a)

cerebrum

b)

cerebellum

c)

thalamus

d)

hypothalamus

94.

This stores memories

a)

Limbic system

b)

Occipital Lobe

c)

Temporal Lobe

d)

Thalamus

95.

Controls long term changes such as growth

a)

limbic system

b)

endocrine system

c)

nervous system

d)

temporal lobe

96.

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__________________.

a)

target feedback

b)

endocrine feedback

c)

positive feedback

d)

negative feedback

97.

Tick the correct sentence

a)

The sensory organs receive nerve impulses

b)

The stimuli is send to effector organs

c)

The nerve impulse is send to sensory organs

d)

The response is send to effector organs

98.

Neuron's parts

a)

Impulses, axon, cells body

b)

Cells body, axon dendrites

c)

Synapse, axon, dendrites

d)

Neurotranmiters, cells body, dendrites

99.

To carry out the function of interaction...

a)

Sense organs, circulatory system and locomotor system.

b)

Sense organs, reproductive system and locomotor system.

c)

Sense organs, nervous system and locomotor system.

d)

Sense organs, muscular system and skeletal system.

100.

To transmit messages neurons...

a)

Create electrical signals called nerve impulses.

b)

Join each other from the sense organ to the brain.

c)

Create impulses which are transmitted with the help of the locomotor system

d)

Create electricity all along the nerves.

101.

The brain controls our nervous system. It is protected by the....

a)

Cerebrum

b)

brain stem

c)

Skull

d)

cerebellum

102.

The ________ is the biggest part of the brain.

a)

Cerebrum

b)

Cerebellum

c)

brain system

d)

spinal cord

103.

Influences growth,development, metabolism and helps maintain homeostasis.

a)

Reproductive system

b)

Nervous system

c)

Respiratory system

d)

Endocrine system

104.

The connection between neurons is:

a)

synapses

b)

Synaptic cleft

c)

interneurons

d)

myelin

105.

Nervous system functions

a)

Receives information and prepare responses

b)

Coordinates organs, intellectual and mental functions

c)

Expulses nocives substances

d)

Get oxygen from air

106.

The Nervous System is divided into:

a)

Central Nervous System

Peripheral Nervous System

b)

Central Nervous System

Autonomic Nervous System

c)

Peripheral Nervous System

Somatic Nervous System

d)

Somatic Nervous System

Autonomic Nervous System

107.

The nerve cells in your body are called neurons. From the picture which part of the neuron is most likely responsible for carrying signals between the dendrite and axon terminal?

a)

soma

b)

axon

c)

Node of Ranvier

d)

Schwann cell

108.
The long, fiber like part of a neuron which the cell sends information to receiving neurons
a)
axon 
b)
dendrite
c)
axon terminal
d)
gene
109.
This releases neurotransmitters which are sent into the synaptic cleft for receptors on the dendrite to taste
a)
axon
b)
axon terminal
c)
gene
d)
neuron
110.
A network of branches coming from individual cells.  They carry information and electrical signals in the brain and nervous system
a)
axon
b)
axon terminal
c)
dendrite
d)
neuron
111.
This insulating material forms a layer, around the axon of a neuron.  It enables electrical signals to travel down the axon at higher speeds.
a)
neuron
b)
myelin sheath
c)
dendrite
d)
neurotransmitter

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