3.3

Question 1

Somatic nervous system

Answer 1

A component of the peripheral nervous system; it transmits sensory signals and motor signals between the central nervous system and the skin, muscles, and joints

Question 2

Autonomic nervous system

Answer 2

A component of the peripheral nervous system; it transmits sensory signals and motor signals between the central nervous system and the body’s glands and internal organs.

Question 3

Sympathetic division

Answer 3

A division of the autonomic nervous system; it prepares the body for action.

Question 4

Parasympathetic division

Answer 4

A division of the autonomic nervous system; it returns the body to resting state.

*(para)gliding….you eventually return back to the ground

Question 5

Endocrine System

Answer 5

A communication system that uses hormones to influence thoughts, behaviors, and actions.
(uses hormones)

Question 6

Hormones

Answer 6

Chemical substances, released from endocrine glands, that travel through the bloodstream to targeted tissues; the tissues are subsequently influenced by hormones.

Question 7

Gonads

Answer 7

The main endocrine glands involved in sexual behavior.
Males= testes
Females= ovaries

Question 8

Pituitary Gland “Master Gland”

Answer 8

A gland located at the base of the hypothalamus; it sends hormonal signals to the other endocrine glands, controlling release of hormones.