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Nervous system and endocrine system Revision

Total questions: 65

Worksheet time: 2hrs 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The light sensitive area in the back of the eye

a)

retina

b)

pupil

c)

iris

2.

Long nerve fibers that send electrical impulses away from the nerve cell body to other cells are

a)

axons

b)

dendrites

c)

organelles

3.

The inability to produce insulin

a)

cancer

b)

fatigue

c)

diabetes

4.

Which allow you to smell

a)

cochlea cells

b)

olfactory cells

c)

optic nerve cells

5.

Part of brain where we think and store memories

a)

cerebrum

b)

cerebellum

c)

medulla

6.

In a neuron, impulses move

a)

from dendrite to axon

b)

from cell body to dendrite

c)

from axon to cell body

7.

Group of cells that make special chemicals in your body

a)

receptors

b)

glands

c)

hormone makers

8.

If you rub a piece of sand that has blown into your eye, you are likely to scratch your

a)

cornea

b)

retina

c)

rods and cones

d)

pupil

9.

Glad that allows your body to respond to danger.

a)

thymus

b)

adrenal

c)

thyroid

d)

ovary

10.

Short, branched extensions of a nerve cell body that receives info

a)

dendrites

b)

axons

c)

axon terminals

11.

Photoreceptors that detect color

a)

cones

b)

rods

12.

Gland that increases the rate at which you use energy

a)

thymus

b)

adrenal

c)

thyroid

13.

Part of brain that helps you keep your balance.

a)

cerebrum

b)

cerebellum

c)

medulla

d)

brain stem

14.

Clear, curved material behind iris that focuses light

a)

pupil

b)

cornea

c)

lens

15.

When impulses reach the axon terminal, where is it transmitted next?

a)

to another axon terminal

b)

to the brain

c)

to the dendrites of another neuron

16.

Brain and spinal cord

a)

PNS

b)

CNS

17.

Carries nerve impulses to muscles or glands

a)

sensory neurons

b)

motor neurons

18.

Gathers info that is happening in and around your body

a)

motor neurons

b)

sensory neurons

19.

Largest part of brain

a)

cerebrum

b)

cerebellum

c)

medulla

20.

These two systems control functions, including movement, communication, and growth, by working with other systems in the body and help maintain homeostasis

a)

Control and Coordination

b)

Nervous system and Mechanical system

c)

Nervous system and Endocrine system

d)

Nerves and spinal system

21.

_____________ is a group of organs and specialized cells that detect, process, and respond to information.

a)

The nerve system

b)

The Nervous system

c)

Endocrine system

d)

The brain

22.

Nerve cells, or ________________, are the basic units of the nervous system.

a)

cells

b)

neurons

c)

peripherals

d)

muscles

23.

The nervous system includes...

a)

the table, the food, and the fridge

b)

the brain, the one cord, and the body

c)

the brain, the spinal cord, and the spine

d)

the brain, the spinal cord, and the nerves

24.

The nerves outside the brain and the spinal cord make up the _________________.

a)

peripheral nervous system

b)

perennial nervous system

c)

superstitious nervous system

d)

magnificent nervous system

25.

What are the type of functions that do not require you to think about them?

a)

Homeostasis

b)

Voluntary

c)

Involuntary

d)

Automatic

26.

Tasks such as reading, talking, and walking are ______________

a)

Voluntary

b)

Unnecessary

c)

Functions

d)

Involuntary

27.

Humans detect their external environment with how many senses?

a)

5

b)

6

c)

7

d)

117

28.

Which of the following are the senses that humans detect in their external environment?

a)

Vision, hearing, smelling, touching, and winning

b)

Hearing, smelling, stinking, hungry, and tasting

c)

Hearing, vision, smell, touch, food

d)

Vision, hearing, smell, touch, and taste

29.

Chemical signals released by the organs of the endocrine system are called _______________.

a)

Hormones

b)

Reflexes

c)

Nerve messages

d)

Parathyroid

30.
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
31.
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
32.
Which of the following is the nervous system’s main control center?  
a)
the brain
b)
the peripheral nerve
c)
the neuron
d)
the spinal cord, which is made up of peripheral nerves
33.
The nervous system sends electrical messages.  What type of message does the endocrine  system send?  
a)
electrical
b)
fluid
c)
chemical
d)
repetitive signal
34.
What is the main function of the endocrine system?  
a)
it creates chemicals that are sent around the body to maintain homeostasis
b)
it creates electrical messages that are sent around the body to maintain homeostasis
c)
it maintains the correct level of oxygen in the body to maintain homeostasis
d)
it releases waste from the body to maintain homeostasis
35.
Which  behavior would likely keep your nervous system -- especially your brain -- healthy?
a)
smoking
b)
 watching a scary movie
c)
 eating popcorn with butter
d)
doing crossword or math puzzles
36.

The axon finishes as an extension.

a)

Yes, it branches into smaller axons

b)

No, it becomes more dendrites.

c)

Yes, it gets cut into small dendrites.

d)

No, it finishes at the last myelin sheat.

37.

The (a)   is made of packed neurons.

38.
What is the pituitary gland?
a)
the master gland
b)
helps you go to sleep
c)
influence metabolic rate
d)
decrease blood calcium
39.
Function of pituitary gland:
a)
produces the highest number of different hormones
b)
senses the hormone levels in the blood
c)
increase bone calcium levels
d)
decrease blood calcium
40.
What is the function of hypothalamus?
a)
the master gland
b)
controls all other endocrine glands
c)
senses the hormone levels in the blood
d)
helps you go to sleep
41.
Pineal gland – 
a)
produces a hormone (melatonin) that helps you go to sleep
b)
produces a hormone that stimulates the immune response in children
c)
hormone that increases blood
d)
decreases bone calcium levels
42.
Pineal gland – 
a)
produces a hormone (melatonin) that helps you go to sleep
b)
produces a hormone that stimulates the immune response in children
c)
hormone that increases blood
d)
decreases bone calcium levels
43.
Thyroid gland - 
a)
increase bone calcium levels
b)
produces a hormone (melatonin) that helps you go to sleep
c)
decreases bone calcium levels
d)
produces a hormone that stimulates the immune response in children
44.
Function of parathyroid gland?
a)
produces hormones that influence metabolic rate
b)
decrease blood calcium
c)
increase bone calcium levels
d)
decreases bone calcium levels
45.
What is the thymus gland?
a)
decrease blood calcium
b)
increase bone calcium levels
c)
produces a hormone that increases blood
d)
stimulates the immune response in children
46.
Function of adrenal glands:
a)
produces hormones that control BSL (blood sugar level)
b)
control female characteristics and menstrual cycle
c)
control male characteristics and sperm production
d)
help prepare the body for stress
47.
Function of pancreas:
a)
control blood pressure
b)
produces hormones that control BSL (blood sugar level)
c)
control female characteristics
d)
control sperm production
48.
What is the function of ovaries?
a)
control female characteristics and menstrual cycle
b)
control male characteristics
c)
produces hormones that control BSL (blood sugar level)
d)
control blood pressure
49.
What are the testes?
a)
control menstrual cycle
b)
produces hormones that control BSL (blood sugar level)
c)
control blood pressure
d)
control male characteristics
50.
What is the target cell?
a)
A cell that a hormone is specifically directed towards
b)
produces a large number of different hormones
c)
secretes digestive juices including enzymes
d)
secretes molecular messengers
51.
The gland that stimulates body metabolism
a)
Thyroid
b)
testes
c)
ovary
d)
adrenal
52.

The adrenal glands release adrenaline to help the body regulate _________________.

a)

diseases

b)

body temperature.

c)

stress.

d)

hormones.

53.

The response to stress is called

a)

Stay or Stray Response

b)

Fight or Stay Response

c)

Flee or Stray Response

d)

Fight or Flight Response

54.

Which term refers to the body's use of energy for energy and growth?

a)

Excretion

b)

Metabolism

c)

Digestion

d)

Respiration

55.

Hormone regulation operates under which type of feedback mechanism?

a)

positive feedback

b)

negative feedback

c)

zero feedback

d)

Hormones are not regulated

56.

Feedback loops are important because they allow organisms and the environment to

a)

change based on new inputs

b)

fall apart

c)

change based on new outputs

d)

maintain balance

57.
An organ that produces secretions called hormones is known as a :
a)
chemical
b)
gland
c)
hormone
d)
duct
58.
This gland is located between the lungs behind the sternum and secretes thymosin that helps mature WBC's in our bodies when we are children. 
a)
thyroid
b)
parathyroid
c)
thymus
d)
brain stem
59.
What is gland #3?
a)
Adrenal Gland
b)
Pancreas
c)
Ovaries
d)
Testes
60.
Letter H is pointing to
a)
Thymus
b)
Pancreas
c)
Pituitary
d)
Pineal
61.
Letter H is pointing to
a)
Thymus
b)
Pancreas
c)
Pituitary
d)
Pineal
62.

Letter J is pointing to

a)

Ovaries

b)

Pineal Gland

c)

Adrenal

d)

Testes

63.

What structure(s) shown in the picture above the kidneys?

a)

Thyroids

b)

Adrenal glands

c)

Testes

d)

Parathyroids

64.

What structure is this?

a)

Pancreas

b)

Thyroid

c)

Parathyroid

d)

Adrenal glands

65.
The two types of feedback systems that help organisms maintain homeostasis are:
a)
positive and negative 
b)
receptor and effector
c)
static and dynamic
d)
minor and major

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