control and coordination Flashcards
(26 cards)
What is the primary function of the nervous system?
To control and coordinate body activities and respond to internal and external stimuli.
True or False: The endocrine system uses hormones to regulate body functions.
True
Fill in the blank: Neurons are the basic ________ of the nervous system.
units
Name the two main systems involved in control and coordination in the human body.
Nervous system and endocrine system.
What are the three types of neurons?
Sensory neurons, motor neurons, and interneurons.
Which part of the brain is responsible for coordinating voluntary movements?
Cerebellum
Multiple choice: Which hormone is responsible for the fight or flight response? A) Insulin B) Adrenaline C) Thyroxine
B) Adrenaline
What is a reflex action?
An involuntary and quick response to a stimulus.
True or False: The spinal cord is part of the peripheral nervous system.
False
Fill in the blank: Hormones are released into the ________ to travel throughout the body.
bloodstream
What is the role of the hypothalamus?
To regulate homeostasis and control the pituitary gland.
Name one effect of adrenaline on the body.
Increases heart rate.
Multiple choice: Which structure connects the brain to the spinal cord? A) Cerebrum B) Medulla oblongata C) Cerebellum
B) Medulla oblongata
What is an action potential?
A rapid change in the electrical potential across a neuron’s membrane.
True or False: The endocrine system can provide long-term control over body functions.
True
Fill in the blank: The ________ is the control center of the cell.
nucleus
What is the function of sensory neurons?
To transmit sensory information to the central nervous system.
Name the protective covering of the brain.
Meninges
Multiple choice: Which gland is known as the ‘master gland’? A) Thyroid B) Pituitary C) Adrenal
B) Pituitary
What is the function of motor neurons?
To carry signals from the central nervous system to muscles and glands.
True or False: The autonomic nervous system controls voluntary movements.
False
Fill in the blank: The ________ nervous system is responsible for the ‘rest and digest’ response.
parasympathetic
What is the role of neurotransmitters?
To transmit signals across synapses between neurons.
Name one hormone produced by the pancreas.
Insulin
