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20 Questions

1. These are organs whose cells secrete materials that are

brought to the different regions of the body.

a) glands b) tissues

c) ganglia d) brain

2. It is the system that coordinates all the body's sources of

hormones.

a) Nervous system b) Reproductive system

c) Endocrine system d) Excretory system

3. The following are functions of hormones, EXCEPT

a) Work only on target cells/organs b) Effects are long-term, some are short-
term

c) Secreted directly into a duct d) Regulated through feedback mechanisms

4. Oxytocin is responsible for milk let down.

a) True b) False

5. The following are functions of hormones, EXCEPT

a) Work only on target cells/organs b) Effects are long-term, some are short-
term
c) Secreted directly into a duct d) Regulated through feedback mechanisms

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6. A speeding car suddenly approaches you. Which

endocrine gland will likely function to release a

hormone?

a) Adrenal b) Pineal
c) Pituitary d) Thyroid

7. #3

a) pituitary b) thyroid
c) thymus d) adrenals

8. #1

a) pituitary b) thyroid

c) thymus d) pineal

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9. #2

a) Thyroid b) Parathyroid

c) Pancreas d) Adrenal

10. #4

a) Ovaries b) Testes
c) Parathyroid d) Adrenal

11. What is the central nervous system (CNS) made of?

a) brain and spinal cord b) brain and cranial nerves

c) spinal cord and spinal nerves d) cranial nerves and spinal nerves

12. What are the 2 major divisions of the peripheral nervous

system (PNS)?
a) Sensory & Motor b) Peripheral & Central

c) Somatic & Autonomic d) Brain & Spinal Cord

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13. What is the purpose of the myelin sheath on the axon?

a) To maintain temperature b) To improve conductivity

c) To protect the axon d) To release neurotransmitters

14. What is NOT part of the peripheral nervous system

(PNS)?

a) axons b) sensory receptors

c) spinal cord d) motor neurons

15. What is the purpose of the myelin sheath on the axon?

a) To maintain temperature b) To improve conductivity

c) To protect the axon d) To release neurotransmitters

16. Which 2 are parts of the central nervous system?

a) brain b) nose

c) spinal cord d) left big toe

17. What part of the brain deals with appetite and

temperature control?

a) Cerebellum b) Cerebrum

c) Hypothalamus d) Brain stem

18. The cerebrum deals with planning, recalling information,

and decision making.

a) True b) False

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19. Which of the following is regulated by the autonomic

nervous system

a) Breathing b) Kicking a soccer ball

c) Balancing on one foot d) Raising your hand

20. What part of the neuron is number 4 pointing at?

a) Dendrite b) Axon Terminal

c) Axon d) Myelin Sheath

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Answer Key
1. a 6. a 11. a 16. a,c
2. c 7. d 12. b 17. c
3. c 8. a 13. b 18. a
4. a 9. a 14. c 19. a
5. c 10. a 15. b 20. b

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