Bio Quiz--nervous And Endocrine Systems

6 Questions | By BU6blord | Last updated: Oct 8, 2014 | Total Attempts: 142

Questions and Answers

1.

The large gland in your neck that control your metabolism (as well as your calcium levels) is called the
- A.
  
  Pituitary
- B.
  
  Thyroid
- C.
  
  Pancreas
- D.
  
  CNS
2.

A cell in the nervous system that transmits electrical / chemical signals is called a(n)
- A.
  
  Axon
- B.
  
  Dendrite
- C.
  
  Neuron
- D.
  
  Cell body
- E.
  
  Peripheral nerve
- F.
  
  Ganglion
3.

This organ could be considered the gateway between the nervous and endocrine systems because it can send and receive nerve signals as well and chemical signals
- A.
  
  Hypothalamus
- B.
  
  Pituitary gland
- C.
  
  Brain
- D.
  
  Spinal cord
- E.
  
  Pancreas
- F.
  
  Neuron
4.

A problem with this gland can lead to a disease of uncontrolled blood sugar called diabetes.
- A.
  
  Thyroid
- B.
  
  Pancreas
- C.
  
  Ganglion
- D.
  
  Dendrite
- E.
  
  Liver
- F.
  
  Glucose
- G.
  
  Insulin
5.

This organ can direct a reflex (like moving your limbs) without direction from your brain in circumstances where you might need an especially quick response
- A.
  
  Adrenal gland
- B.
  
  Peripheral nerve
- C.
  
  Motor nerve
- D.
  
  Hypothalamus
- E.
  
  Spinal cord
6.

Adrenaline (also known as epinephrine) is a chemical signal released by a specialized gland in your body that causes a number of different organs to respond. Chemicals that control a response in your body like this are called
- A.
  
  Hormones
- B.
  
  Neurons
- C.
  
  Fight or flight
- D.
  
  Secretions
- E.
  
  Axons
- F.
  
  Sensors

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