WorksheetsSystems that Control
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
What is the main function of the nervous system?
to inhale oxygen and exhale carbon dioxide
to break down food for nutrients
to control the body's activities by relaying messages
to cover and protect the body
What part of the brain is # 2 pointing to?
cerebrum
cerebellum
brainstem
diencephalon
What part of the brain is # 1 pointing to?
cerebrum
cerebellum
brainstem
diencephalon
Which part of the brain controls senses, thinking, and memory?
cerebrum
cerebellum
brainstem
diencephalon
Which part of the brain controls balance and muscle coordination?
cerebrum
cerebellum
brainstem
diencephalon
Which diagram shows the nervous system?
What organ controls the nervous system and all decision-making?
brain
spinal cord
nerves
neurons
What column of tissue connects the brain to the rest of the body?
spinal cord
spinal nerves
cranial nerves
brainstem
What do insulin and glucagon help balance in our blood?
calcium
protein
sugar
fats
What are the chemicals called that travel in our blood?
hormones
glands
messengers
receptors
What is the function of the endocrine system?
growing and developing
maintaining homeostasis
responding to stress
all of the choices
Which gland produces adrenaline?
thyroid gland
pituitary gland
pancreas
adrenal gland
Adrenaline is made to help the body regulate _____.
diseases
body temperature
stress
sleep
What does the hormone melatonin do?
raises our blood sugar
regulates our blood pressure
regulates our metabolism
regulates our sleep cycle
Feedback loops are important because they help the body _____.
produce heat
stand upright
change behavior
maintain chemical balance
The glands of the endocrine system produce around _____ hormones.
50
20
100
200
The four regions of the cerebral cortex are referred to as _____.
lesions
lobes
pons
neurons
What part of the brain controls feelings, personality, and complex thought?
occipital lobe
frontal lobe
temporal lobe
parietal lobe
What are some organs of the endocrine system?
heart and blood vessels
lungs, bronchi, and trachea
stomach, small intestine, and colon
pineal gland, adrenal glands, and pancreas
What part of the ear is shaped like a snail shell?
tympanic membrane
semicircular canals
pinna
For clear vision, the image must be focused exactly on the back of the eye called the _____.
What is the order of the path of light into the human eye?
lens, cornea, pupil, retina, optic nerve, brain
auditory canal
eardrum / tympanum
auditory ossicles
What is the clear front surface of the eyeball called?
retina
lens
iris
cornea
What part of the eye is letter D labeling?
lens
retina
optic nerve
cornea
