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- 1. Multiple Choice
What is this?CerebrumCerebellumBrain StemThalamus - 2. Multiple ChoiceDamage to the brain stem would most likely result inimpaired planning abilitiesdeatha comablindness
- 3. Multiple ChoiceThe space between the end of the axon of a neuron meets the end of a dendrite or the cell body of another neuronSynapseNeurotransmitterAxonNucleus
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhat part of the nervous system controls reflexes?hypothalamusthalamuscerebellumbrain stem
- 5. Multiple ChoiceResponsible for control of the bodily functions not consciously directed, such as breathing, the heartbeat, and digestion.CerebellumThe Brain StemhypothalamusCerebrum
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhat is definition of Autonomic?The neutrons detect a stimulusControls involuntary actionsThe muscles respondA reaction to stimulus
- 7. Multiple ChoiceThe part of the neuron that receives signals is the:AxonDendriteAxon TerminalCell Body
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the main function of a nerve?to produce neuronsto carry messagessensationprotection
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhat are messages sent through the nervous system?ImpulsesNeuronsDendritesTransmissions
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhich is the correct nerve pathway?dendrite > axon > cell body > synapse > dendritedendrite > cell body > axon > synapse > dendriteaxon > cell body > dendrite > synapse > axonaxon > cell body > dendrite > synapse > axon
- 11. Multiple ChoiceThe part of a nerve cell that contains the nucleus is called theneuroncell bodyaxondendrite
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the central nervous system (CNS) made of?brain and spinal cordbrain and cranial nervesspinal cord and spinal nervescranial nerves and spinal nerves
- 13. Multiple ChoiceThe part of the neuron that takes information away from the cell body is called a(n) _____________.dendriteaxoncell bodySchwann cell
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWhat is NOT part of the peripheral nervous system (PNS)?axonssensory receptorsspinal cordmotor neurons
- 15. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the cerebrum?Largest part of the brainContains a left and right hemisphereWhere your intelligence and personality are locatedAll of the answers are correct
- 16. Multiple ChoiceA bundle of nerves than begins at the brain stems and travels down the center of the back, through the vertebrae is the:cerebrumspinal cordperipheral nervescerebellum
- 17. Multiple ChoiceWhat part of the brain controls thoughts, 5 senses and voluntary actions?Brainstemcerebrumcerebellumspinal cord
- 18. Multiple ChoiceWhat part of the brain helps with balance and coordination?cerebrumbrain stemcerebellumspinal cord
- 19. Multiple ChoiceWhat structure at the base of the brain controls vital and involuntary processes such as breathing, heart beat and digestion?cerebrumcerebellumbrainstemspinal cord
- 20. Multiple ChoiceA network of nerves that branch out from the spinal cord and connect to the rest of the body and transmit signal to and from the brain through the spinal cord is the:central nervesbrain nervesspinal nervesperipheral nerves
- 21. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is NOT a function of the nervous system?receive stimuliinterpret stimulirespond to stimulibring oxygen into the body
- 22. Multiple Choice#3 is the brainstem#3 is the cerebrum#3 is the cerebellum#3 is the spinal cord
- 23. Multiple ChoiceWhat does the cerebellum help maintain?body temperatureemotionsmotor outputbalance
- 24. Multiple ChoiceParts of the Brain StemPons & CerebrumCerebrum and CerebellumThalamus and HypothalamusPons & Medulla Oblongata
- 25. Multiple ChoiceWhich definition best describes the corpus callosum?The portion of the hindbrain responsible for emotion and memoryThe bundle of fibers in the middle of the brain responsible for connecting the right and left hemispheres.The section of the brain that separates the sensory cortex from the motor cortex.A building in Rome where people watched jellyfish fight to the death.
- 26. Multiple ChoiceThis tiny gland produces hormones involved in regulating growth, puberty, metabolism, water and mineral balance, the body's response to stress, and more.spinal glandcerebrum glandpituitary gland
- 27. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the endocrine system?senses the hormone levels in the bloodcontrols all other endocrine glandsA group of glands that work together with the nervous system to coordinate all body functionsdecreases bone calcium levels
- 28. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the pituitary gland?the master glandhelps you go to sleepinfluence metabolic ratedecrease blood calcium
- 29. Multiple ChoiceWhich cell gets an impulse from the brain to the muscles in order to respond to a situation?sensory neuronmotor neuronaxon neurondendrite neuron
- 30. Multiple ChoiceWhich part of your brain controls memory?cerebrumcerebellummedullaneurons
- 31. Multiple ChoiceIf I step on a nail...what type of neuron take that signal TO the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM?interneuronsmotorsensoryreceptors
- 32. Multiple ChoiceGland that produces insulin as well as other chemicals needed for digestionpancreasesophaguslarge intestinegall bladder
- 33. Multiple ChoiceSignal to which an organism respondsstimulusresponseneuroncerebrum
- 34. Multiple Choicetype of neuron that relays sensory information to the motor neuroninterneuronsensory neuronmotor neuron
- 35. Multiple Choicespecific reaction to a stimulusresponsestimulussensory neuronmotor neuron
- 36. Multiple ChoiceWhich controls the pituitary and its release of hormones?ponscerebellumthalamushypothalamus
- 37. Multiple ChoiceWhich controls body temperature, feelings, circadian rhythm, hunger and thirst?Thalamusmedullaponshypothalamus
- 38. Multiple ChoiceWhich is involved in determining which sensory information to send on?Thalamushypothalamusmedullacereabellum
- 39. Multiple ChoiceThalamusFrontal lobePonsHipocampus
- 40. Multiple ChoiceLetter FThalamusHypothalamusCerebellumMidbrain
- 41. Multiple ChoiceLetter GThalamusHypothalamusPituitary GlandMidbrain
- 42. Multiple ChoiceDamage to the cerebellum would most affect the career ofan architecta teacheran athletea librarian
- 43. Multiple ChoiceDisorder in which the immune system attacks neuronsEpilypseyStrokeMultiple sclerosisParkinson's
- 44. Multiple ChoiceDisorder in which the person experiences seizures. Can be caused by injury or chemical imbalance.EpilypseyStrokeMultiple sclerosisParkinson's
- 45. Multiple ChoiceCaused by a blocked artery to the brain. Can cause paralysis on one side of the bodyEpilypseyStrokeMultiple sclerosisParkinson's
- 46. Multiple ChoiceCaused by a blocked artery to the brain. Can cause paralysis on one side of the bodyEpilypseyStrokeMultiple sclerosisParkinson's
- 47. Multiple ChoiceDisorder in which the person will have tremors and balance issues. Can be caused by injury.EpilypseyStrokeMultiple sclerosisParkinson's
- 48. Multiple ChoiceThe _________ gland is located in front of the upper part of the trachea.thyroidgoiterpituitary
- 49. Multiple ChoiceParathormone to regulate the amount of calcium in the blood is produced by:Parathyroidthyroid
- 50. Multiple ChoiceWhat gland secretes thyroxin causing metabolism to increase?ThyroidParathyroidAdrenalPancreas
- 51. Multiple ChoiceWhich gland secretes insulin?PancreasOvariesParathyroidThymus
- 52. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the male gland that secretes testosterone?OvariesPituitaryTestesAdrenal
- 53. Multiple ChoiceWhich hormone helps glucose get it into the cells of the body?CalcitoninThyroxinInsulinCortisol
- 54. Multiple ChoiceWhat hormone is responsible for the "fight or flight" response?TestosteroneCortisolAdrenalineParathyroid Hormone
- 55. Multiple ChoiceWhat gland helps support the immune system by helping white blood cells produce antibodies?ThyroidThymusAdrenalOvaries
- 56. Multiple ChoiceFour tiny glands attached to the Thyroid, they release a hormone, which regulates the level of calcium in the bloodparathyroid glandThyroid glandPancreasAdrenal gland
- 57. Multiple ChoiceLocated at the base of the brain just beneath the hypothalamus, this gland is considered the most important part of the endocrine system because it makes hormones that control several other endocrine glandspinealhypothalamusthyroidPituitary
- 58. Multiple ChoiceA group of cells that produces and secretes, or gives off, chemicals.GlandsHormonesCellsthymus
- 59. Multiple ChoiceDisease that occurs when the Pancreases does not make enough or any InsulinCushing SyndromeDiabetesHypertrophiaHypotension
- 60. Multiple ChoiceThis hormone is produced by the Pituitary GlandadrenalineGrowth hormoneTestosteroneEstrigen
- 61. Multiple ChoiceHormone produced by the Adrenal Glands
adrenalineThyroxine
Testosterone
Growth hormone - 62. Multiple ChoiceAlong with the nervous system, the ______ system coordinates the various activities of body parts.digestiveendocrinecirculatoryrespiratory
- 63. Multiple ChoiceThe endocrine system is quicker than the nervous system.TrueFalse
- 64. Multiple ChoiceGlands are small organs located throughout your body that secrete (release) substances calledPlasmaHormonesEnzymesBile
- 65. Multiple ChoiceDiabetes mellitus is caused by lack ofinsulincalciumglucoseephinephrine
- 66. Multiple ChoiceHormones help your body byTelling your cells what to do.Helping you breathe.Sending nerve messages.Oxidising your blood.
- 67. Multiple ChoiceKiller T cells, which destroy cells that invade the body, mature in thethyroidparathyroithymuspancreas
- 68. Multiple ChoiceGland that helps the body respond to danger-fight or flightandrenalthymusthyroidpancreas
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