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Worksheets10- Control and coordination
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
A nerve cell is also known as a
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cerebrum
neuron
cerebellum
nucleus
The gaps between neurons are called
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Effectors
neurotransmitters
reflexes
synapses
Identify the part of the brain that takes up the greatest volume
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BRAIN STEM
CEREBELLUM
PONS
CEREBRUM
Thinking part of brain is
Hind brain
Mid brain
Fore brain
Hypothalamus
Part of the brain responsible for hearing is
Cerebrum
Cerebellum
Hypothalamus
Medulla
The central nervous system consists of the:
brain and spinal nerves
spinal nerves and cranial nerves
cranial nerves and spinal cord
spinal cord and brain
Which hormone is known as the ‘fight or flight’ hormone?
GROWTH HORMONE
ADRENALINE
OESTROGEN
ANTIDURETIC HORMONE
The disease Diabetes mellitus is most often associated with which hormone?
ADRENALINE
INSULIN
THYROXINE
ADH
Which is the best definition of a hormones?
A chemical found in the human body
A chemical released into the blood in humans
A chemical messenger which travels in the blood to activate cells in target organs
A chemical messenger released by glands
Which of the following is an endocrine gland?
Brain
Sweat glands
Thyroid gland
Lymph nodes
Which of the following is NOT released by the pituitary gland?
progesterone
thyroid stinulating hormone
ADH
FSH
Which of the following is NOT an effect of adrenaline?
Stimulation of the liver to break down glycogen
An increase in basal metabolic rate
Vasoconstriction in arterioles supplying the skin
An increase in heart rate
In the diagram above, where exactly is the temperature regulatory centre in the brain?
Hypothalamus
Pituitary gland
Hippocampus
Temporal lobe
In this image sweat glands are one of the effector bringing about a response. Which of the following are effectors which would lead to a rise in body temperature?
Hair erector muscles in the skin
Muscles surrounding arterioles supplying blood to the skin
Skeletal muscle
All of the above
Which part of the body monitors the levels of glucose in the blood?
liver
brain
pituitary gland
pancreas
In the graph above, which individual has diabetes?
red
blue
Which part of the nervous system controls reflex activities of the body?
Hypothalamus
Cerebrum
Spinal cord
Peripheral nervous system
When we touch the leaves of a “touch-me-not” plant, they begin to fold up. How does the plant communicate the information of touch?
Electrical signals
Chemical signals
Electrical-chemical signals
Mechanical-chemical signals
