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What is the primary function of the nervous system?

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To control and coordinate body activities.

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True or False: Hormones are released directly into the bloodstream.

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True.

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Fill in the blank: The two main systems responsible for control and coordination in the body are the __________ and the __________ systems.

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nervous, endocrine.

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What are neurons?

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Specialized cells that transmit nerve impulses.

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What is the role of the central nervous system?

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To process information and coordinate responses.

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Multiple Choice: Which part of the neuron receives signals?

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Dendrites.

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What is a synapse?

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The junction between two neurons.

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True or False: The endocrine system uses electrical signals for communication.

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False.

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What are hormones?

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Chemical messengers that regulate physiological processes.

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Fill in the blank: The __________ gland is known as the ‘master gland’ of the endocrine system.

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pituitary.

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What is homeostasis?

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The maintenance of a stable internal environment.

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Multiple Choice: Which hormone is responsible for regulating blood sugar levels?

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Insulin.

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What is the function of the spinal cord?

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To transmit signals between the brain and the rest of the body.

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True or False: Reflex actions are voluntary responses.

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False.

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What is a reflex arc?

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A neural pathway that controls a reflex action.

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Fill in the blank: The __________ nervous system controls voluntary movements.

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somatic.

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What is the autonomic nervous system responsible for?

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Involuntary control of body functions.

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Multiple Choice: Which part of the brain is involved in balance and coordination?

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Cerebellum.

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What is the role of neurotransmitters?

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To transmit signals across synapses between neurons.

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True or False: The hypothalamus regulates body temperature.

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True.

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Fill in the blank: __________ is the process by which the nervous system integrates sensory information.

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Processing.

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What is the difference between endocrine and exocrine glands?

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Endocrine glands secrete hormones into the bloodstream; exocrine glands secrete substances through ducts.

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Multiple Choice: Which hormone is produced by the adrenal glands?

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Adrenaline.

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What is the function of the pancreas in the endocrine system?

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To regulate blood sugar levels through insulin and glucagon.

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True or False: The cerebrum is responsible for higher brain functions.

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True.

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Fill in the blank: The __________ system helps the body respond to stress.

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endocrine.

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What role do sensory receptors play?

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They detect stimuli from the environment.

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Multiple Choice: Which type of neuron transmits impulses to muscles?

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Motor neurons.

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What is the function of the thalamus?

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To relay sensory information to the cerebral cortex.

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30
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True or False: The limbic system is involved in emotions and memory.

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True.

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31
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Fill in the blank: The __________ nervous system prepares the body for ‘fight or flight’.

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sympathetic.

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What is the role of the parasympathetic nervous system?

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To promote ‘rest and digest’ activities.

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Multiple Choice: Which part of the neuron sends signals away from the cell body?

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Axon.

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What is the primary function of the medulla oblongata?

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To control involuntary functions such as breathing and heart rate.

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True or False: Myelin sheath increases the speed of nerve impulses.

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True.

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36
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Fill in the blank: __________ is a condition caused by a lack of insulin.

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Diabetes.

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What is the function of the adrenal medulla?

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To produce adrenaline and noradrenaline.

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Multiple Choice: Which hormone is primarily responsible for the ‘fight or flight’ response?

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Adrenaline.

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What is feedback inhibition?

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A regulatory mechanism in which the output of a process inhibits its own production.

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True or False: Endocrine glands have ducts.

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False.

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41
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Fill in the blank: The __________ is a part of the brain that regulates sleep and wakefulness.

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reticular formation.

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42
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What is the effect of oxytocin?

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It stimulates uterine contractions during childbirth.

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43
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Multiple Choice: Which hormone is released in response to stress?

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Cortisol.

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44
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What is the role of the thyroid gland?

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To regulate metabolism through hormone secretion.

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True or False: The pituitary gland is located at the base of the brain.

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True.

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46
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Fill in the blank: The __________ lobe is associated with vision.

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occipital.

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47
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What is the primary function of the nervous system?

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To coordinate and control body activities.

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48
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True or False: The endocrine system is responsible for rapid responses.

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False

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49
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Fill in the blank: The basic unit of the nervous system is the ______.

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neuron

50
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What are the two main types of cells in the nervous system?

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Neurons and glial cells.

51
Q

What is a reflex arc?

A

A neural pathway that controls a reflex action.

52
Q

True or False: Hormones are released directly into the bloodstream.

A

True

53
Q

What is the role of neurotransmitters?

A

To transmit signals across synapses between neurons.

54
Q

Name the part of the brain responsible for coordinating voluntary movements.

A

Cerebellum.

55
Q

Multiple Choice: Which gland is known as the ‘master gland’?

A

Pituitary gland.

56
Q

What is homeostasis?

A

The maintenance of stable internal conditions in the body.

57
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Fill in the blank: The ______ system regulates long-term changes in the body.

A

endocrine

58
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What type of feedback mechanism is involved in hormone regulation?

A

Negative feedback.

59
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True or False: The spinal cord is part of the central nervous system.

A

True

60
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What is the function of the autonomic nervous system?

A

To control involuntary bodily functions.

61
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Multiple Choice: Which hormone is primarily responsible for the fight or flight response?

A

Adrenaline.

62
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What is the primary role of the hypothalamus?

A

To regulate homeostasis and the endocrine system.

63
Q

Fill in the blank: The ______ connects the brain to the peripheral nervous system.

A

spinal cord

64
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What is synaptic transmission?

A

The process by which a signal is transmitted from one neuron to another.

65
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True or False: The somatic nervous system controls voluntary movements.

A

True

66
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What is the role of the myelin sheath?

A

To insulate axons and speed up signal transmission.

67
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What are the two divisions of the peripheral nervous system?

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Somatic and autonomic.

68
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Multiple Choice: Which part of the neuron receives signals?

A

Dendrites.

69
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What is the main function of the cerebrum?

A

To process sensory information and control voluntary responses.

70
Q

Fill in the blank: The ______ lobe is responsible for processing visual information.

A

occipital

71
Q

What is the primary function of the adrenal glands?

A

To produce hormones that regulate metabolism, immune response, and stress.

72
Q

True or False: The sympathetic nervous system prepares the body for rest and digestion.

A

False

73
Q

What is the role of the corpus callosum?

A

To connect the left and right hemispheres of the brain.

74
Q

Multiple Choice: Which hormone lowers blood sugar levels?

A

Insulin.

75
Q

What is the function of sensory receptors?

A

To detect changes in the environment and send signals to the nervous system.

76
Q

Fill in the blank: The ______ is responsible for regulating the sleep-wake cycle.

A

pineal gland

77
Q

What is the primary role of the thalamus?

A

To relay sensory information to the appropriate areas of the brain.

78
Q

True or False: The endocrine system uses electrical signals to communicate.

A

False

79
Q

What is the function of the pituitary gland?

A

To secrete hormones that regulate various bodily functions.

80
Q

Multiple Choice: Which neurotransmitter is associated with mood regulation?

A

Serotonin.

81
Q

Fill in the blank: The ______ nervous system is responsible for the ‘rest and digest’ response.

A

parasympathetic

82
Q

What is the function of the medulla oblongata?

A

To control autonomic functions such as breathing and heart rate.

83
Q

True or False: All hormones are proteins.

A

False

84
Q

What is the role of the somatic nervous system?

A

To control voluntary movements of skeletal muscles.

85
Q

Multiple Choice: Which part of the neuron transmits impulses away from the cell body?

A

Axon.

86
Q

Fill in the blank: The ______ is the part of the brain that controls balance and coordination.

A

cerebellum

87
Q

What is the role of glial cells?

A

To support and protect neurons.

88
Q

True or False: The hypothalamus plays a role in temperature regulation.

A

True

89
Q

What is the function of the cerebellum?

A

To coordinate voluntary movements and maintain posture.

90
Q

Multiple Choice: Which hormone is released during stress?

A

Cortisol.

91
Q

Fill in the blank: The ______ system helps in quick responses to stimuli.

A

nervous

92
Q

What is the primary function of the spinal cord?

A

To transmit signals between the brain and the rest of the body.

93
Q

True or False: The endocrine system provides immediate responses to stimuli.

A

False

94
Q

What is the role of the sympathetic nervous system?

A

To prepare the body for fight or flight responses.

95
Q

Multiple Choice: Which part of the brain is responsible for emotional responses?

A

Limbic system.

96
Q

Fill in the blank: The ______ system regulates metabolism and growth.

A

endocrine

97
Q

What is the function of the hippocampus?

A

To play a key role in memory formation.

98
Q

True or False: The neurotransmitter dopamine is associated with pleasure and reward.

A

True

99
Q

What is the primary role of the frontal lobe?

A

To control higher cognitive functions and voluntary motor activity.

100
Q

Multiple Choice: Which gland produces thyroid hormones?

A

Thyroid gland.

101
Q

Fill in the blank: The ______ is the largest part of the human brain.

A

cerebrum

102
Q

What is the role of the sensory nervous system?

A

To carry sensory information from the body to the brain.

103
Q

True or False: Hormones can have multiple effects on different organs.

A

True

104
Q

What is the function of the occipital lobe?

A

To process visual information.

105
Q

Multiple Choice: Which neurotransmitter is primarily involved in muscle contraction?

A

Acetylcholine.

106
Q

Fill in the blank: The ______ is part of the brain that regulates emotions.

A

limbic system

107
Q

What is the primary function of the thalamus?

A

To act as a relay station for sensory information.

108
Q

True or False: The autonomic nervous system is under voluntary control.

A

False

109
Q

What is the role of the hypothalamus in homeostasis?

A

To regulate temperature, hunger, and thirst.

110
Q

Multiple Choice: Which hormone is responsible for regulating blood calcium levels?

A

Parathyroid hormone.

111
Q

Fill in the blank: The ______ is responsible for the body’s circadian rhythms.

A

hypothalamus

112
Q

What is the primary role of the amygdala?

A

To process emotions, especially fear.

113
Q

True or False: The brainstem controls higher cognitive functions.

A

False

114
Q

What is the function of the peripheral nervous system?

A

To connect the central nervous system to the limbs and organs.

115
Q

Multiple Choice: Which part of the neuron is responsible for receiving signals?

A

Dendrites.

116
Q

Fill in the blank: The ______ regulates the body’s response to stress.

A

adrenal glands

117
Q

What is the role of the brainstem?

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To control basic life functions such as breathing and heart rate.

118
Q

True or False: The endocrine system uses the nervous system for communication.

A

False

119
Q

What is the primary function of the frontal lobe?

A

To control reasoning, planning, and problem-solving.

120
Q

Multiple Choice: Which hormone increases blood sugar levels?

A

Glucagon.

121
Q

Fill in the blank: The ______ is involved in the regulation of memory and learning.

A

hippocampus

122
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What is the role of the visual cortex?

A

To process visual information from the eyes.

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