The Nervous and Endocrine Systems Review Set. Zeke saw a pen he dropped on the floor. He bent down and picked up the pen. His brain had to receive information.

The Nervous and Endocrine Systems Review Set

Zeke saw a pen he dropped on the floor. He bent down and picked up the pen. His brain had to receive information from the eyes. Then it sent signals to his muscles so he could pick up the pen. What type of neurons sent impulses to his muscles?• A. axon• B. motor• C. sensory• D. dendrite

Zeke saw a pen he dropped on the floor. He bent down and picked up the pen. His brain had to receive information from the eyes. Then it sent signals to his muscles so he could pick up the pen. What type of neurons sent impulses to his muscles?• A. axon• B. motor• C. sensory• D. dendrite

• What is an endocrine system disorder that could cause blood glucose levels to be higher than these levels at all times?

• A. asthma• B. diabetes• C. growth disorders• D. thyroid disorders

• What is an endocrine system disorder that could cause blood glucose levels to be higher than these levels at all times?

• A. asthma• B. diabetes• C. growth disorders• D. thyroid disorders

• Mae puts on her new winter scarf. Signals are sent to her brain telling her that the scarf is soft. Which sense provides her brain with this information?

• A. pain• B. sight• C. touch• D. emotion

• Mae puts on her new winter scarf. Signals are sent to her brain telling her that the scarf is soft. Which sense provides her brain with this information?

• A. pain• B. sight• C. touch• D. emotion

• What is the role of the nervous system in the body?

• A. to protect other organs and tissues • B. to send messages using blood cells• C. to gather and respond to information • D. to transport oxygen and carbon dioxide

• What is the role of the nervous system in the body?

• A. to protect other organs and tissues • B. to send messages using blood cells• C. to gather and respond to information • D. to transport oxygen and carbon dioxide

• Which is the main control center of the nervous system?

• A. brain• B. heart• C. medulla• D. spinal cord

• Which is the main control center of the nervous system?

• A. brain• B. heart• C. medulla• D. spinal cord

• Tom grew three inches in one year. Which part of his endocrine system was directly responsible for this growth spurt?

• A. pancreas• B. cerebrum• C. thymus gland• D. pituitary gland

• Tom grew three inches in one year. Which part of his endocrine system was directly responsible for this growth spurt?

• A. pancreas• B. cerebrum• C. thymus gland• D. pituitary gland

The ________________________ is the body system that controls growth, metabolism, and regulates reproduction through hormones. A. NervousB. ReproductiveC. EndocrineD. Excretory

The ________________________ is the body system that controls growth, metabolism, and regulates reproduction through hormones. A. NervousB. ReproductiveC. EndocrineD. Excretory

• Which of these glands of the endocrine system would you suspect has a problem if someone has an abnormal level of sugar in the blood?

• A. pineal gland C. pancreas• B. parathyroid D. pituitary

gland

• Which of these glands of the endocrine system would you suspect has a problem if someone has an abnormal level of sugar in the blood?

• A. pineal gland C. pancreas• B. parathyroid D. pituitary

gland

• Groups of organs in the body work together as organ systems. Each organ system has a special role in the body. Organ systems include the nervous system, immune system, and endocrine system. What is the role of the endocrine system in the body?

• A. It gets rid of wastes that the body produces. • B. It uses electrical signals to control body functions. • C. It uses chemical messages to control body functions. • D. It gets rid of bacteria and viruses that invade the

body.

• Groups of organs in the body work together as organ systems. Each organ system has a special role in the body. Organ systems include the nervous system, immune system, and endocrine system. What is the role of the endocrine system in the body?

• A. It gets rid of wastes that the body produces. • B. It uses electrical signals to control body functions. • C. It uses chemical messages to control body

functions. • D. It gets rid of bacteria and viruses that invade the

body.

• How does information about how food tastes get to the brain?

• A. The chemicals from the food pass from the mouth to the nasal passage and into the brain.

• B. Taste receptors on the retina sense the chemicals in food and send vibrations to the brain.

• C. Taste buds on the tongue sense chemicals in the food and send electrical signals to the brain.

• D. The chemicals in the food pass into the bloodstream through the gums and are taken to the brain.

• How does information about how food tastes get to the brain?

• A. The chemicals from the food pass from the mouth to the nasal passage and into the brain.

• B. Taste receptors on the retina sense the chemicals in food and send vibrations to the brain.

• C. Taste buds on the tongue sense chemicals in the food and send electrical signals to the brain.

• D. The chemicals in the food pass into the bloodstream through the gums and are taken to the brain.

• Karla’s heart rate increases when she sees an alligator. Her endocrine system causes her heart rate to increase. How does the endocrine system send the message to increase the heart rate?

• A. It sends electrical signals through nerves to her heart.• B. It sends hormones through her bloodstream to her

heart.• C. It sends cells through the tissues of her body to her

heart. • D. It sends chemical signals through axon terminals to

her heart.

• Karla’s heart rate increases when she sees an alligator. Her endocrine system causes her heart rate to increase. How does the endocrine system send the message to increase the heart rate?

• A. It sends electrical signals through nerves to her heart.• B. It sends hormones through her bloodstream to her

heart.• C. It sends cells through the tissues of her body to her

heart. • D. It sends chemical signals through axon terminals to

her heart.

• Tad sensed that it became cooler outside when clouds moved in front of the sun. How did he know that there was a change in temperature?

• A. Sensory receptors in his skin sent signals to his brain.• B. His eyes received visual cues and sent signals to his

brain.• C. Chemical cues from the air flowed into his body

when he breathed.• D. His brain sensed changes in air temperature and sent

messages to his skin.

• Tad sensed that it became cooler outside when clouds moved in front of the sun. How did he know that there was a change in temperature?

• A. Sensory receptors in his skin sent signals to his brain.

• B. His eyes received visual cues and sent signals to his brain.

• C. Chemical cues from the air flowed into his body when he breathed.

• D. His brain sensed changes in air temperature and sent messages to his skin.

What do hearing a knock at the door, working a math problem, and feeling your heart pound all have in common?A. All are activities of the digestive systemB. All are activities of the endocrine systemC. All are activities of the circulatory systemD. All are activities of the nervous system

What d0 hearing a knock at the door, working a math problem, and feeling your heart pound all have in common?A. All are activities of the digestive systemB. All are activities of the endocrine systemC. All are activities of the circulatory systemD. All are activities of the nervous system

Which of the following are jobs of the nervous system? (Note all that apply)A. Gathering and interpreting informationB. Allowing you to speak, smell, taste, hear, and

seeC. Keeping your organs working properlyD. Speeding up your heart rate during exercise

Which of the following are jobs of the nervous system? (Note all that apply)A. Gathering and interpreting informationB. Allowing you to speak, smell, taste, hear,

and seeC. Keeping your organs working properlyD. Speeding up your heart rate during exercise

How does your nervous system act as a central command post?A. It controls all you voluntary behaviorB. It collects and process information and makes

sure the information gets sent to all appropriate parts of the body.

C. It detects when viruses enter your body and kills them.

D. It causes you to sweat

How does your nervous system act as a central command post?A. It controls all you voluntary behaviorB. It collects and process information and makes

sure the information gets sent to all appropriate parts of the body.

C. It detects when viruses enter your body and kills them.

D. It causes you to sweat

Specialized cells in your body that transfer messages in the form of electrical energy are called ___________.A. AxonsB. MessengersC. DendritesD. Neurons

Specialized cells in your body that transfer messages in the form of electrical energy are called ___________.A. AxonsB. MessengersC. DendritesD. Neurons

Which of the following would be classified in the peripheral nervous system?A. Is made of nervesB. Processes incoming and outgoing messagesC. Includes your brain and spinal cordD. Connects all areas of your body to the brain

and heart.

Which of the following would be classified in the peripheral nervous system?A. Is made of nervesB. Processes incoming and outgoing messagesC. Includes your brain and spinal cordD. Connects all areas of your body to the brain

and heart.

What are some examples of motor neurons responsibilities?A. Thymus and thyroid secretionB. Pituitary and thyroid secretionC. Receiving impulses from CNS and send

messages to glandsD. Adrenal and pancreas secretion

What are some examples of motor neurons responsibilities?A. Thymus and thyroid secretionB. Pituitary and thyroid secretionC. Receiving impulses from CNS and send

messages to glandsD. Adrenal and pancreas secretion

Nerves do NOT containA. Muscle fiber.B. Blood vessels.C. Axons.D. Connective tissue.

Nerves do NOT containA. Muscle fiber.B. Blood vessels.C. Axons.D. Connective tissue.

Which is NOT true of the cerebrum?A. It is the largest part of the brain.B. It allows you to sense things.C. It controls involuntary movements.D. It stores most memories.

Which is NOT true of the cerebrum?A. It is the largest part of the brain.B. It allows you to sense things.C. It controls involuntary movements.D. It stores most memories.

The right hand is controlled by the _______ hemisphere of the cerebrum.A. CenterB. RightC. LeftD. Back

The right hand is controlled by the _______ hemisphere of the cerebrum.A. CenterB. RightC. LeftD. Back

What part of your brain keeps you from losing your balance when you stand on one foot?A. Brain stemB. CerebellumC. MedullaD. Cerebrum

What part of your brain keeps you from losing your balance when you stand on one foot?A. Brain stemB. CerebellumC. MedullaD. Cerebrum

Which of the following functions are controlled by the part of the brain called the medulla? (Circle all that apply.)A. SpeechB. Blood pressureC. Involuntary breathing D. Heart rate

Which of the following functions are controlled by the part of the brain called the medulla? (Circle all that apply.)A. SpeechB. Blood pressureC. Involuntary breathing D. Heart rate

The rings of bone that protect your spinal cord are called __________.A. VertebraeB. MarrowC. Brittle boneD. Fibia

The rings of bone that protect your spinal cord are called __________.A. VertebraeB. MarrowC. Brittle boneD. Fibia

How do you know when someone is tapping the back of your head if you don’t see them?A. You can see their shadowB. You can hear the footstepsC. Sensors in your head send impulses to your

spinal cord then to your brainD. Sensors in your head send impulses directly

to your brain.

How do you know when someone is tapping the back of your head if you don’t see them?A. You can see their shadowB. You can hear the footstepsC. Sensors in your head send impulses to your

spinal cord then to your brainD. Sensors in your head send impulses directly

to your brain.

Sensory receptors in your eyes detect A. Particles of dirt in the air.B. SmellC. If something is sweet or sourD. light

Sensory receptors in your eyes detect A. Particles of dirt in the air.B. SmellC. If something is sweet or sourD. light

The ________ gives your eye its color and controls the amount of light that passes to the retina by regulating the size of the pupil.A. CorneaB. lensC. IrisD. pupil

The ________ gives your eye its color and controls the amount of light that passes to the retina by regulating the size of the pupil.A. CorneaB. lensC. IrisD. pupil

When sound _________ reach your ear, you experience a sensation called hearing.A. ParticlesB. WindsC. WavesD. Noise

When sound _________ reach your ear, you experience a sensation called hearing.A. ParticlesB. WindsC. WavesD. Noise

The four kinds of taste buds areA. Salty, bitter, sour, and bland.B. Bland, sugary, bitter, and sour.C. Salty, sweet, bitter, and sour.D. Salty, sweet, bland, and sour.

The four kinds of taste buds areA. Salty, bitter, sour, and bland.B. Bland, sugary, bitter, and sour.C. Salty, sweet, bitter, and sour.D. Salty, sweet, bland, and sour.

Why is it difficult to taste food with a stuffy nose?A. Because I’m not hungry.B. Your sense of taste is closely related to your

sense of smell.C. Your sense of sight is closely related to your

sense of smell.D. Your sense of touch is closely related to your

sense of taste.

Why is it difficult to taste food with a stuffy nose?A. Because I’m not hungry.B. Your sense of taste is closely related to your

sense of smell.C. Your sense of sight is closely related to your

sense of smell.D. Your sense of touch is closely related to your

sense of taste.

Which of the following in NOT controlled by your endocrine system?A. Fluid balanceB. GrowthC. Reflex actionD. Sexual development

Which of the following in NOT controlled by your endocrine system?A. Fluid balanceB. GrowthC. Reflex actionD. Sexual development

An endocrine gland is a group of cells in your body that makes special chemical messengers called ___________.A. HormonesB. BileC. BloodD. Mucus

An endocrine gland is a group of cells in your body that makes special chemical messengers called ___________.A. HormonesB. BileC. BloodD. Mucus

Which gland controls all the other glands in your body?A. ThymusB. ThyroidC. AdrenalD. Pituitary

Which gland controls all the other glands in your body?A. ThymusB. ThyroidC. AdrenalD. Pituitary

Which gland produces the growth hormone?A. ThyroidB. PituitaryC. ThymusD. Adrenals

Which gland produces the growth hormone?A. ThyroidB. PituitaryC. ThymusD. Adrenals

Parts of the central nervous system (CNS) includeA. NeuronsB. Sensory systemC. Brain and spinal cordD. Motor cells

Parts of the central nervous system (CNS) includeA. NeuronsB. Sensory systemC. Brain and spinal cordD. Motor cells

The cerebrum part of the brainA. Controls involuntary processes.B. Keeps track of body positionC. Stores memoriesD. Coordinates body movement

The cerebrum part of the brainA. Controls involuntary processes.B. Keeps track of body positionC. Stores memoriesD. Coordinates body movement

The cerebrum part of the brainA. Controls involuntary processes.B. Keeps track of body positionC. Stores memoriesD. Coordinates body movement

The cerebrum part of the brainA. Controls involuntary processes.B. Keeps track of body positionC. Stores memoriesD. Coordinates body movement

The two groups of neurons areA. Sensory and motorB. Motor and vascularC. Sensory and impulseD. Impulse and motor

The two groups of neurons areA. Sensory and motorB. Motor and vascularC. Sensory and impulseD. Impulse and motor

The cell body which contains the nucleus and organellesA. Are the same thing as a dendrite.B. Gather information from dendritesC. Sends impulse away from the nucleus.D. Which change electrical signals to chemical

signals.

The cell body which contains the nucleus and organellesA. Are the same thing as a dendrite.B. Gather information from dendritesC. Sends impulse away from the nucleus.D. Which change electrical signals to chemical

signals.

Dendrites are branches of the cell body andA. Sends impulse away from the cell body.B. Changes electrical signal to chemical signal.C. Gathers information from other cells.D. Gathers information from other dendrites as

impulses comes along.

Dendrites are branches of the cell body andA. Sends impulse away from the cell body.B. Changes electrical signal to chemical signal.C. Gathers information from other cells.D. Gathers information from other dendrites as

impulses comes along.

The neuron part that changes electrical signals to chemical signals areA. Axon terminalB. AxonC. DendritesD. Cell body

The neuron part that changes electrical signals to chemical signals areA. Axon terminalB. AxonC. DendritesD. Cell body

Organelles areA. Part of a moleculeB. Part of the inside of a cellC. Part of the outside of a cellD. Particles that make up elements

Organelles areA. Part of a moleculeB. Part of the inside of a cellC. Part of the outside of a cellD. Particles that make up elements

What is the difference between the CNS and the PNS systems?A. The CNS gathers information and sends electrical signals

while the PNS communicates between the CNS and the body.

B. The PNS gathers information and sends electrical signals while the CNS communicates between the PNS and the body.

C. The PNS changes electrical signals to chemical and the CNS changes chemical to electrical.

D. The CNS changes electrical signals to chemical and the PNS changes chemical to electrical.

What is the difference between the CNS and the PNS systems?A. The CNS gathers information and sends electrical signals

while the PNS communicates between the CNS and the body.

B. The PNS gathers information and sends electrical signals while the CNS communicates between the PNS and the body.

C. The PNS changes electrical signals to chemical and the CNS changes chemical to electrical.

D. The CNS changes electrical signals to chemical and the PNS changes chemical to electrical.

What are the parts of a neuron?A. Sensory, motor, electrical signals, and

chemical signals.B. Electrical signals, axon signals, and dendrite

signalsC. Dendrites, axon, cell body, and axon terminalD. Axon signals, dendrites, and cell body.

The pupil opens and closes automatically in response to light. What part of your nervous system controls this response?A. CNSB. PNSC. Both the CNS and the PNSD. Since it is above the jaw, neither because the

control comes directly from the brain.