Functions of the Endocrine System — Unit test Answers

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25

Neurons communicate with each other through __________.

A
synaptic transmission
B
neural receptors
C
postsynaptic signals
D
neural impulses
26

All of the following are included in the forebrain except the __________.

A
cerebellum
B
cerebrum
C
thalamus
D
hypothalamus
27

The __________ nervous system controls body functions that do not require thought.

A
central
B
parasympathetic
C
autonomic
D
sympathetic
28

All of the following have been associated with amount of cortisol within the body except __________.

A
experiencing problems with weight
B
development of female sex characteristics
C
experiencing stress
D
blood sugar regulation
29

The __________ nervous system is responsible for our fight-or-flight response.

A
autonomic
B
parasympathetic
C
somatic
D
sympathetic
30

The primary visual cortex is located in the parietal lobe.

A
T
B
F
31

Coordinating movement and our sense of balance is a function of the __________.

A
medulla
B
pons
C
cerebellum
D
brainstem
32

The auditory processing area is in the __________ lobe.

A
frontal
B
occipital
C
parietal
D
temporal
33

Which of the following statements about nervous system communication is not correct?

A
The nervous system uses electrical and chemical signals to communicate internally.
B
The nervous system uses neurons to communicate internally.
C
The nervous system uses glia cells to communicate internally.
D
The nervous system uses endocrine glands to communicate internally.
34

Bill, a sports fan who has cheered, screamed out angrily, and cried while watching his favorite team play in a championship basketball game, will most likely have experienced an increase in all the following hormones except __________.

A
epinephrine
B
melatonin
C
testosterone
D
cortisol
35

Which of the following statements about the thyroid gland is not correct?

A
The thyroid gland is located in the neck.
B
The thyroid gland controls reproductive cycles.
C
The thyroid gland regulates metabolism.
D
The thyroid gland helps to regulate bone growth.
36

Both the nervous and endocrine systems send electrical and chemical signals for internal communication.

A
T
B
F
37

Electrical stimulation of the brain (ESB) is used mostly on __________.

A
plants
B
humans
C
animals
D
inanimate objects
38

The area of the brain involved in production of speech is __________.

A
Broca’s area
B
Wernicke’s area
C
the occipital lobe
D
the parietal lobe
39

The __________ is the main control center for the autonomic nervous system.

A
forebrain
B
thalamus
C
hypothalamus
D
cerebrum
40

The primary __________ cortex contains a map of the body based on the importance of sensory input from different parts of the body.

A
somatosensory
B
visual
C
auditory
D
motor

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