Bio Quiz--nervous And Endocrine Systems

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    The large gland in your neck that control your metabolism (as well as your calcium levels) is called the 

    • Pituitary
    • Thyroid
    • Pancreas
    • CNS
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  • 2. 

    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

    • Hypothalamus

    • Pituitary gland

    • Brain

    • Spinal cord

    • Pancreas

    • Neuron

    Correct Answer
    A. Hypothalamus
  • 3. 

    A problem with this gland can lead to a disease of uncontrolled blood sugar called diabetes.  

    • Thyroid

    • Pancreas

    • Ganglion

    • Dendrite

    • Liver

    • Glucose

    • Insulin

    Correct Answer
    A. Pancreas
  • 4. 

    A cell in the nervous system that transmits electrical / chemical signals is called a(n)

    • Axon

    • Dendrite

    • Neuron

    • Cell body

    • Peripheral nerve

    • Ganglion

    Correct Answer
    A. Neuron
  • 5. 

    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

    • Hormones

    • Neurons

    • Fight or flight

    • Secretions

    • Axons

    • Sensors

    Correct Answer
    A. Hormones
  • 6. 

    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

    • Adrenal gland

    • Peripheral nerve

    • Motor nerve

    • Hypothalamus

    • Spinal cord

    Correct Answer
    A. Spinal cord

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