Question 1

The ovaries,testes,and adrenal gland are all part of the __________ system.

Accepted Answer

The ovaries, testes, and adrenal gland are all responsible for producing and secreting hormones, making them part of the endocrine system. The pituitary gland is also part of the endocrine system but was not mentioned in the question as a choice. The autonomic nervous system and somatic nervous system are not related to the reproductive organs or adrenal gland.

Question 2

If your hand were to automatically jerk back after accidentally touching a hot kettle,which of the following systems would be responsible for this moment?

Accepted Answer

The somatic nervous system is responsible for voluntary movements and reflexes, such as pulling your hand back from a hot kettle. This type of movement is a reflex, meaning it occurs automatically and without conscious thought. The sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems are responsible for regulating involuntary functions, such as heart rate and digestion. The endocrine system releases hormones into the bloodstream to regulate various bodily functions, but it does not control reflex movements.

Question 3

Your body is prepared for defensive action by the __________ system.

Accepted Answer

The sympathetic nervous system is responsible for preparing the body for fight or flight responses in potentially dangerous or stressful situations. It increases heart rate, dilates pupils, and activates the release of stress hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol. The somatic nervous system controls voluntary movement, the parasympathetic nervous system is responsible for promoting relaxation and digestion, and the endocrine system releases hormones throughout the body to regulate various bodily functions.

Question 4

When walking to his car late at night,Otto is extra vigilant and his body is on alert for danger.These responses are due to the actions of the __________ system.

Accepted Answer

The fight or flight response that Otto is experiencing is due to the actions of the sympathetic nervous system, which prepares the body for quick action in response to perceived danger. The somatic nervous system controls voluntary movements like walking, the central nervous system includes the brain and spinal cord and is involved in coordinating and processing information, and the endocrine system uses hormones to regulate bodily functions but is not directly involved in the fight or flight response.

Question 5

The somatic nervous system allows

Accepted Answer

The somatic nervous system is responsible for the voluntary movement of muscles and joints.

Question 6

When you paint with a paintbrush,your brain sends messages to your finger muscles so that your fingers move in specific ways.This example illustrates the functions of the __________ system.

Accepted Answer

The somatic nervous system controls voluntary movements, such as those involved in painting with a brush. It sends messages from the brain to the muscles needed for these movements. The autonomic nervous system controls involuntary actions such as breathing and heart rate, while the parasympathetic and endocrine systems are not involved in movement control.

Question 7

As you work outside in the yard,you work up a pretty good sweat.Your sweating is due in part to the functioning of your __________ system.

Accepted Answer

The sweating is controlled by the sympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system, which is responsible for regulating involuntary processes like sweating, heart rate, and digestion. The somatic nervous system controls voluntary movements of the skeletal muscles, while the central nervous system consists of the brain and spinal cord and coordinates all nervous system activity. The endocrine system involves the release of hormones from glands, which can be influenced by the autonomic nervous system but is not directly responsible for sweating.

Question 8

The somatic nervous system processes information between the central nervous system and your

Accepted Answer

The somatic nervous system is responsible for processing sensory information from the skin, muscles, and joints and for controlling voluntary movements of skeletal muscles. Therefore, option C, which includes skin, muscles, and joints, is the correct answer.

Answer: A and B 
 While the somatic nervous system is responsible for processing information related to the skin, muscles, and joints, it is the autonomic nervous system that processes information between the central nervous system and the internal organs and glands. Therefore, option A and B are correct.

Question 9

Growth hormones have all of the following effects EXCEPT for increasing

Accepted Answer

Growth hormones can have numerous effects on the body, including increasing bone strength, strength, and muscle mass. However, there is no evidence to suggest that growth hormones have any effect on increasing intelligence.

Question 10

What might happen to a person born with a dysfunction of the endocrine system?

Accepted Answer

The endocrine system is responsible for producing hormones that regulate many bodily functions, including sexual development and behavior. If a person is born with a dysfunction of the endocrine system, it can lead to problems with sexual development and sexual behavior.

Question 11

Endocrine glands release

Accepted Answer

Endocrine glands release hormones, which are chemical messengers that travel through the bloodstream to target cells and tissues in the body. Hormones control a wide range of physiological processes, including growth and development, metabolism, and reproduction. They are different from neurotransmitters, which are released by neurons and are involved in transmitting signals between nerve cells. Receptors are proteins on the surface of cells that bind to hormones, neurotransmitters, or other signaling molecules. Glutamate is a neurotransmitter that plays a role in learning and memory.

Question 12

The somatic nervous system is NOT responsible for processing information about feeling

Accepted Answer

The somatic nervous system is responsible for processing sensory information related to touch, pain, temperature, and proprioception (awareness of body position and movement). The feeling of sadness is processed by the emotional or limbic system in the brain, which is not part of the somatic nervous system.

Question 13

Jonas has experienced a relatively severe right hemisphere stroke.As a result,he has been diagnosed with hemineglect.That is,he is unable to notice anything on the left side of his body.The location of the stroke is most likely within the __________ lobes.

Accepted Answer

The parietal lobes are responsible for spatial perception and attention. Hemineglect is a common symptom following strokes in the right parietal lobe, as it impairs the ability to attend to and perceive stimuli on the left side of the body or environment.

Question 14

People who were at the scene of the Boston Marathon bombing probably experienced

Accepted Answer

The Boston Marathon bombing was a highly stressful and traumatic event that likely led to an activation of the sympathetic nervous systems of those who were present. The sympathetic nervous system is responsible for the body's "fight or flight" response to stress or danger, which can include an increase in heart rate, blood pressure, and respiration, among other physiological changes. This response is typically temporary and reversible, and does not lead to permanent changes in the endocrine system or other parts of the body.

Question 15

A child gets a severe blow to the head from an accident.Although her eyes are still fully functional,she can no longer see.Based on this information,her doctor determines that the brain area most likely damaged in the accident is the __________ lobes.

Accepted Answer

The occipital lobes are responsible for processing visual information. If the child's eyes are still functional but she can no longer see, it suggests damage to this area of the brain.

Question 16

After cautiously walking home and arriving safely from her late-night class,Selma notices that both her heart rate and breathing slow down.This automatic return to a normal state is due to the activity of her __________ system.

Accepted Answer

The parasympathetic nervous system is responsible for calming the body after a stressful event, such as walking home alone at night. It slows down heart rate and helps regulate breathing, among other functions. The somatic nervous system is responsible for voluntary movements, such as walking, and would not play a role in Selma's body returning to a normal state. The sympathetic nervous system is responsible for the "fight or flight" response and would have been activated during Selma's walk home, but would not be responsible for her calming down afterwards. The endocrine system releases hormones, but would not have an immediate effect on Selma's heart rate and breathing returning to normal.

Question 17

Samantha recently became blind and is learning to use her fingers to read in braille.The part of her brain that will be activated by touching the bumps on the page as she reads the braille is the __________ lobes.

Accepted Answer

The parietal lobes are responsible for processing somatosensory information, which includes touch sensations such as those in braille reading. The occipital lobes are primarily responsible for processing visual information, while the temporal lobes are involved in auditory perception and memory. The frontal lobes are involved in a variety of higher cognitive functions, such as decision-making and planning.

Question 18

The communication system in your body by which hormones influence thoughts,behaviors,and actions is the __________ system.

Accepted Answer

The endocrine system is responsible for producing and releasing hormones that affect various processes in the body, including thoughts, behaviors, and actions. Hormones are released by glands and travel through the bloodstream to target cells, where they can have a wide range of effects. The somatic nervous system is responsible for voluntary movements and sensation, while the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems are responsible for regulating involuntary processes such as heart rate and digestion.

Question 19

Nasim is driving on a snow-covered road,and her car begins to slide.The quick behavioral response and the increased heart rate and respiration she experiences are most likely due to the __________ nervous system.The feeling of relief and decrease in heart rate and respiration once she has the car under control again are most likely due to the __________ nervous system.

Accepted Answer

The sympathetic nervous system is responsible for the body's fight or flight response, which includes increased heart rate, respiration, and adrenaline production. This would be the nervous system responsible for Nasim's quick behavioral response and physiological reactions when her car begins to slide on the snow. Once Nasim has regained control of her car, the parasympathetic nervous system would take over, responsible for activities like calming the body down, lowering the heart rate and respiration to normal levels.

Question 20

The central nervous system (CNS)is made up of the

Accepted Answer

The central nervous system (CNS) is made up of the brain and spinal cord. The somatic nervous system and the peripheral nervous system are separate from the CNS and are part of the overall nervous system of the body. Option A and C are incorrect because they include the somatic nervous system, which is not part of the CNS. Option D is incorrect because it includes the peripheral nervous system, which is also not part of the CNS.

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