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Central, Peripheral and Endocrine Systems

Total questions: 18

Worksheet time: 18mins

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Class
Date
1.

Which body system coordinates all of the systems by controlling every activity that takes place?

a)

The Nervous System

b)

The Digestive System

c)

The Endocrine System

d)

The Circulatory System

e)

The Immune System

2.

Which organ is represented by letter A?

a)

Brain

b)

Spinal Cord

c)

Nerves

3.

Which organ is represented by letter B?

a)

Brain

b)

Spinal Cord

c)

Nerves

4.

Which organ is represented by letter C?

a)

Brain

b)

Spinal Cord

c)

Nerves

5.

The Nervous System is divided into two parts called

a)

The Central Nervous System & The Peripheral Nervous System

b)

The Central Nervous System & The Paradigm Nervous System

c)

The Corollary Nervous System & The Paradigm Nervous System

d)

The Corollary Nervous System & The Peripheral Nervous System

6.

This is the control center of the nervous system controlling both voluntary and involuntary processes.

a)

Central Nervous System

b)

Peripheral Nervous System

7.

The nerves that coordinate messages from the brain and spine to all other parts of the body.

a)

Central Nervous System

b)

Peripheral Nervous System

8.

Endocrine glands secrete _

a)

Hormones

b)

Neurotransmitters

c)

Chemical Substances

d)

Saliva

9.

What is the main function of the endocrine system?

a)

It creates chemicals, or hormones, 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.

10.
The nervous system is composed of the ___, ___, and ___.
a)
heart, brain, kidneys
b)
lungs, liver, stomach
c)
brain, spinal cord, nerves
d)
eyes, pancreas, veins
11.

What is the function of the nervous system?

a)

to control and coordinate body functions and systems.

b)

to protect the body from harm.

c)

to identify pain and begin healing.

d)

to break down food.

12.

A nerve cell is called a:

a)

neutron

b)

nerve

c)

neuron

d)

synapse

13.

True or False: the cell body of a neuron has a nucleus.

a)

True

b)

False

14.

The space between an axon of a neuron that is communicating with a dendrite of another neuron is called a ________________.

a)

Neuron

b)

Brain message

c)

Stimulus

d)

Synapse

15.

The endocrine glands produce and release chemicals directly into what?

a)

delivery ducts

b)

capillaries

c)

blood stream

d)

arteries

16.
Division of the Autonomic Nervous System (which is a subdivision of the Peripheral Nervous System) that is FIGHT OR FLIGHT
a)
sympathetic
b)
parasympathetic
17.
 Division of the Autonomic Nervous System (which is a subdivision of the Peripheral Nervous System) that is & REST AND DIGEST
a)
sympathetic
b)
parasympathetic
18.

The nerves that coordinate messages from the brain and spine to all other parts of the body.

a)

Central Nervous System

b)

Peripheral Nervous System