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- 1. Multiple Choice
In this picture of a brain, the yellow part is known as the
cerebellum
cerebrum
spinal cord
cerebral cortex
- 2. Multiple Choice
For this scenario, name the stimulus
stepping on lego bricks
foot
floor
pain
- 3. Multiple Choice
A receptor in your body detects a stimulus, where does the impulse travel?
Along a motor neuron
Along an interneuron
Along a sensory neuron
Along the Myelin Sheath
- 4. Multiple Choice
You accidentally grab a hot pan and pull away without thinking about it
This is an example of a
reflexion
reaction
response
reflex arc
- 5. Multiple Choice
What is the difference between a reflex and a normal response?
It is slower
It is faster
There is no difference
A reflex doesn't have a stimulus
- 6. Multiple Choice
In a reflex arc, the impulse skips the brain and goes straight to an interneuron then a motor neuron
True
False
- 7. Multiple Choice
A dendrite
sends signals to other neurons
receives signals from other neurons
insulates the axon
contains the DNA of the cell
- 8. Multiple Choice
Impulses going to your arms telling them to move travel along
sensory neurons
motor neurons
interneurons
brain neurons
- 9. Multiple Choice
The smallest functional unit of life.
Cell
Tissue
Organ
Organism
- 10. Multiple Choice
A type of cell found in the nervous system that is specialized to transmit electrical impulses.
Skin cell
Bone
Glands
Neuron
- 11. Multiple Choice
The brain and spinal cord. It receives information from the sense organs and organizes responses by the muscles and glands.
Brain
Central Nervous System
Skin
Peripheral Nervous System
- 12. Multiple Choice
The network of nerves that spread through the body and send messages between the sensory organs, central nervous system and the muscles and glands
Brain
Central Nervous System
Skin
Peripheral Nervous System
- 13. Multiple Choice
A type of neuron (nerve) that transmits messages from sensory neurons to motor neurons. These Neurons are in the spine and brain.
Motor Neuron
Sensory Neuron
Inter-neuron
Hormone
- 14. Multiple Choice
A type of receptor that detects chemicals, including tastes and smells.
Chemo-receptors
Photo-receptors
Mechano-receptors
Thermo-receptors
- 15. Multiple Choice
A type of receptor that detects touch, pressure, sound or motion; located in the skin, muscles and inner ear.
Chemo-receptors
Photo-receptors
Mechano-receptors
Thermo-receptors
- 16. Multiple Choice
A type of receptor that detects light.
Chemo-receptors
Photo-receptors
Mechano-receptors
Thermo-receptors
- 17. Multiple Choice
A type of receptor that detects heat and changes in temperature, located mainly in the skin and muscles
Chemo-receptors
Photo-receptors
Mechano-receptors
Thermo-receptors
- 18. Multiple Choice
A place where two neurons form a connection where they can send signals to each other across a small gap
Relay junction
Skin
Brain
Synapse
- 19. Multiple Choice
Homeostasis is defined as:
The process of maintaining a stable internal environment
The process of maintaining a stable environment
Keeping your temperature at a set point
Receptors sensing changes in your body
- 20. Multiple Choice
What is a receptor?
Receptors are located in the skin
Receptors carry messages to the hypothalamus
A receptor receives messages and causes a response
Receptors or sensors detect changes in the body
- 21. Multiple Choice
When CO2 levels become too high in our blood, we begin to breathe faster. In this example, our diaphragm and intercostal muscles are
the stimuli
the response
the effectors
the neurons
- 22. Multiple Choice
Look at the picture. In this scenario: name the stimulus, the receptor, the effector and the response.
Stimulus = fire
Receptor = hand
Effector = skin
Response = move hand away.
Stimulus = hot pan
Receptor = skin
Effector = muscles in arm and hand
Response = move hand away
Stimulus = fire
Receptor = fingers
Effector = muscles in arm and hand
Response = move hand away
Stimulus = hot pan
Receptor = skin
Effector = muscles in arm and hand
Response = clench hand tighter
- 23. Multiple Choice
Look at the image above. Number 4 points to
Cell body
Dendrites
Myelin sheath
Axon
- 24. Multiple Choice
Controls long term changes such as growth
limbic system
endocrine system
nervous system
temporal lobe
- 25. Multiple Choice
A hormone is
a chemical substance produced by a gland and carried by the lymph.
an enzyme produced by a gland and carried by the blood.
a chemical substance produced by an organ and carried by the blood.
a chemical substance produced by a gland and carried by the blood.
- 26. Multiple Choice
The main elements of the endocrine system are ______.
The glands, hormones, and cell receptors
The glands, nerves, and blood vessels
The blood, tissue, and brain
The hormones, blood, and brain
- 27. Multiple Choice
When you eat a burger , your body produces insulin to control blood sugar . What type of feedback is that
Positive feedback
Negative Feedback
None
Both
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