Controlling Systems Vocab.

Question 1

Stimulus

Answer 1

A signal in your surroundings that makes you react

Question 2

Response

Answer 2

Reaction to a stimulus

Question 3

Nerve Impulse

Answer 3

Message carried by a neuron

Question 4

Neuron

Answer 4

Cell that carries info throughout Nervous System

Question 5

Synapse

Answer 5

The part where a neuron can transfer an impulse to the next structure

Question 6

Reflex

Answer 6

Involuntary action that occurs rapidly

Question 7

Gland

Answer 7

Organ that produces and releases chemicals to body parts

Question 8

Duct

Answer 8

Tube where hormones go through

Question 9

Hormones

Answer 9

Chemical produced by gland

Question 10

Target Cells

Answer 10

Destination of a hormone

Question 11

Negative Feedback

Answer 11

Process where system turns of when the condition are sufficient

Question 12

Fertilization

Answer 12

Process when a sperm joins an egg

Question 13

Testes

Answer 13

Organ that produces testosterone and sperms

Question 14

Testosterone

Answer 14

Hormone that controls development of male characteristics

Question 15

Ovaries

Answer 15

Organ that produces eggs and estrogen

Question 16

Fallopian Tubes

Answer 16

Passage where eggs pass through

Question 17

Uterus

Answer 17

Muscle that stores fertilized eggs

Question 18

Estrogen

Answer 18

Hormone that controls development of female characteristics

Question 19

Menstrual Cycle

Answer 19

Cycle where egg develops

Question 20

Menstruation

Answer 20

Process where remnants of unfertilized eggs are disposed through vagina

Question 21

Ovulation

Answer 21

Process where mature egg is released from Fallopian tubes