Nervous System - Organs and Cells
Nervous System - Functions
Nervous System - Purpose & Responsibility
Endocrine System - Organs and Cells
Endocrine System - Functions
Endocrine System - Purpose & Responsibility
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What are the three main parts of the nervous system?

Nerves, spinal cord and brain.

100

What are the two divisions of the nervous system?

Central and peripheral nervous system.

100

What is the main purpose of the nervous system?

To transmit signals throughout the body to maintain homeostasis.

100

True or false: the pineal gland is also known as the ‘master gland’.

False: the pituitary gland is also known as the ‘master gland’.

100

What is the name of the chemicals that are released by glands?

Hormones

100

What is the main purpose of the endocrine system?

To produce hormones throughout the body in order to maintain homeostasis.

200

Where are photoreceptors located?

They are located in the eyes.

200

What is one function of the nervous system?

To sense the environment, communicate and control information to determine a response, respond to a stimulus.

200

True or false: signals in the nervous system can travel as fast as 431 kph

True: these signals are sent by the alpha motor neurons in the spinal cord

200

Which organ is responsible for maintaining blood glucose?

Pancreas

200

Why would glucagon be released into the blood?

Because the blood glucose has fallen below normal.

200

What are any 3 bodily functions that the endocrine system controls?

Growth and development, mood, metabolism, reproduction, sleep, blood pressure, blood glucose, digestion.

300

Does the brain grow or shrink as we get older?

It shrinks. Adults lose around 2.5 grams of the brain’s weight every year.

300

Can the nervous system repair itself?

No, the nervous system has limited regeneration or repair potential.

300

What is the purpose of chemoreceptors?

To sense chemicals.

300

Name any three glands.

Pineal, pituitary, thyroid, adrenal, gonad.

300

What happens if a certain gland does not produce enough of a hormone?

It leads to hormone imbalance which can lead to many diseases such as diabetes.

300

True or false: not all hormones come from the endocrine system.

True: Other organs that are not part of the endocrine system also produce hormones

400

To what neuron does the sensory neuron transmit a message?

Interneuron/coordinator

400

What is the function of the dendrites?

Receiving messages

400

What is the longest nerve in the body?

The sciatic nerve, which runs from the spine to the toe.

400

Of these glands, which are located in the brain?Adrenal, Hypothalamus, Pituitary, Pineal 

Hypothalamus & Pituitary

400

Does the adrenaline hormone have a general or specific effect?

It has a general effect on the whole body.

400

What does the endocrine system do if you are stressed?

It will secrete high levels of certain hormones to make your body more energised.