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WorksheetsHomeostasis, Endocrine and Nervous Systems
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 14mins
Which body system controls the body to maintain homeostasis?
excretory
nervous
circulatory
skeletal
What is the main function of the nervous system?
to inhale oxygen and exhale carbon dioxide
to break down food consumed by a person for nutrients
to control the body's activities by relaying messages
to control the body's movements
What are the two divisions of the nervous system?
Central and Lower nervous systems
Central and Peripheral nervous systems
Lower and Cerebral nervous systems
Central and Muscular nervous systems
A nerve cell is called a:
neutron
nerve
neuron
synapse
Why does your heart rate increase when you exercise
Because it needs to burn more energy
To increase your body temperature so you can exercise for longer
To pump oxygenated blood to areas that are working harder
To help you sweat more and stay cooler
The type of blood vessel that normally carries oxygenated blood from the heart to the body cells?
arteries
capillaries
veins
What is the main function of the kidneys
To secrete hormones that regulate growth
Clean and filter toxins from blood and excrete the toxins are urine
Break down important nutrients from food to provide us with energy
To regulate the metabolism of glucose in the bloodstream
Which of the following is an example of positive feedback?
Thermoregulation
Blood Pressure
Childbirth
Blood Sugar Levels
Which of the following best describes someone with gigantism?
50 year old with an elevated growth hormone level
60 year old with increased blood pressure, edema, and low potassium
6 year old with an elevated growth hormone level
3 year old with a decreased level of thyroxine
