Homeostasis and Response: The Nervous and Endocrine Systems

Question 1

Which neurotransmitter is primarily released at the neuromuscular junction, enabling the transmission of signals from nerves to muscles?

Accepted Answer

Acetylcholine

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Dopamine

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Serotonin

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Glutamate

Question 2

Which endocrine gland is responsible for regulating blood sugar levels and maintaining glucose homeostasis?

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Pancreas

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Thyroid gland

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Pituitary gland

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Adrenal gland

Question 3

What is the primary function of the hypothalamus in maintaining homeostasis?

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Regulates body temperature, appetite, and thirst

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Produces hormones that control growth and metabolism

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Transmits signals to muscles, stimulating their contraction

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Filters toxins and waste products from the blood

Question 4

What is the main function of the sympathetic nervous system, often referred to as the 'fight or flight' response system?

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Prepares the body for action in stressful or dangerous situations

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Calms the body and promotes relaxation

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Controls digestion and metabolism

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Regulates body temperature and sleep-wake cycles

Question 5

Which hormone, produced by the hypothalamus, stimulates the release of growth hormone from the pituitary gland?

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Growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH)

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Thyroxine

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Estrogen

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Testosterone

Question 6

What is the primary role of the endocrine system in the body?

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To regulate body functions, maintain homeostasis, and coordinate responses

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To transmit electrical signals and information throughout the body

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To protect the body from foreign invaders and pathogens

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To produce energy and fuel the body's activities

Question 7

Which of the following factors is NOT likely to disrupt homeostasis, the body's ability to maintain a stable internal environment?

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A balanced and nutritious diet

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Infection or illness

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Exposure to extreme temperatures or stress

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Genetic predisposition to certain conditions

Question 8

Which of the following is a characteristic effect of the parasympathetic nervous system, often referred to as the 'rest and digest' system?

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Stimulates digestion and slows heart rate

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Increases heart rate and breathing

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Dilates pupils, allowing more light to enter the eyes

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Inhibits salivation and tear production

Question 9

What is the primary function of the hypothalamus in regulating body temperature?

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Detecting changes in body temperature and triggering appropriate responses

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Secreting hormones that directly control body temperature

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Coordinating with the adrenal glands to regulate blood pressure

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Producing white blood cells to fight infections

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of hypothyroidism?

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Hyperactivity

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Fatigue

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Weight gain

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Increased heart rate

Question 11

Which region of the brain is responsible for controlling voluntary movements?

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Cerebral cortex

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Cerebellum

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Hypothalamus

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Medulla oblongata

Question 12

What is the main function of the endocrine system?

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To control body functions using chemical messengers

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To send electrical signals around the body

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To sense and react to changes in the environment

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To fight infections and diseases

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a type of neuron?

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Glial cell

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Sensory neuron

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Motor neuron

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Interneuron

Question 14

What is the primary function of the endocrine system in homeostasis?

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To secrete hormones that regulate body functions

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To transmit electrical signals throughout the body

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To detect changes in the environment

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To coordinate muscle contractions

Question 15

Which hormone plays a key role in regulating blood sugar levels?

Accepted Answer

Insulin

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Adrenaline

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Thyroid hormone

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Estrogen

Question 16

What is the importance of negative feedback mechanisms in maintaining homeostasis?

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To prevent body functions from becoming too extreme

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To amplify changes in the body

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To initiate responses to changes in the environment

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To maintain a constant internal environment

Question 17

Which of the following is a distinctive characteristic of a sensory receptor?

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Responds to specific stimuli

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Transmits signals to the central nervous system

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Releases hormones into the bloodstream

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Controls muscle contractions

Question 18

What is the primary function of the autonomic nervous system?

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To control involuntary bodily functions

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To receive sensory information from the body

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To process information in the brain

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To transmit signals to voluntary muscles

Question 19

Which of the following is an example of a reflex action?

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Blinking in response to a bright light

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Digesting food in the stomach

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Learning a new language

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Swimming freestyle

Question 20

What is the fundamental difference between a stimulus and a response?

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A stimulus is a change in the environment that triggers a response

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A response is a change in the environment that triggers a stimulus

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A stimulus and a response are the same thing

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A stimulus is a hormone, while a response is a neurotransmitter

Question 21

Which of the following is a chemical messenger that transmits signals across synapses?

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Acetylcholine

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Testosterone

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Adrenaline

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Insulin

Question 22

What is the primary purpose of the blood-brain barrier?

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To protect the brain from potentially harmful substances

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To allow nutrients and oxygen to reach the brain

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To regulate the temperature of the brain

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To transmit nerve impulses from the brain to the body

Question 23

The nervous system is primarily responsible for?

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Coordinating movement and responses

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Maintaining a stable internal environment

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Regulating body temperature

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Producing hormones

Question 24

Which type of neuron carries electrical signals away from the cell body?

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Motor neuron

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Sensory neuron

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Interneuron

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Bipolar neuron

Question 25

In response to high blood glucose levels, which hormone is released by the pancreas?

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Insulin

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Adrenaline

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Thyroxine

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Glucagon

Question 26

Which part of the nervous system controls involuntary actions like breathing and heartbeat?

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Autonomic nervous system

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Central nervous system

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Peripheral nervous system

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Enteric nervous system

Question 27

Which type of sensory receptor detects changes in blood pressure?

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Baroreceptor

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Mechanoreceptor

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Chemoreceptor

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Thermoreceptor

Question 28

Which example demonstrates a negative feedback mechanism in the body?

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Regulation of blood glucose levels by insulin

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Regulation of body temperature by shivering

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Release of stomach acid in response to food

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Stimulation of milk production by suckling

Question 29

Which hormone, released by the adrenal glands, plays a crucial role in the body's response to stress?

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Epinephrine

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Insulin

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Thyroxine

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Testosterone

Question 30

Which process involves the conversion of a chemical signal into an electrical signal within a receptor cell?

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Transduction

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Synaptic transmission

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Exocytosis

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Endocytosis

Question 31

Which division of the nervous system is responsible for controlling voluntary movements and consciente thought?

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Somatic nervous system

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Autonomic nervous system

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Central nervous system

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Peripheral nervous system

Question 32

What is the central function of the pituitary gland within the endocrine system?

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Controls the release of hormones from other endocrine glands

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Produces hormones that regulate growth and development

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Maintains blood glucose levels

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Stimulates the production of antibodies

Question 33

What is the primary role of the cerebellum within the brain?

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Coordinates movement and balance

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Controls heart rate and breathing

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Processes sensory information

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Produces hormones

Question 34

Which hormone is responsible for the development of female secondary sexual characteristics such as breast development and widening of hips?

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Estrogen

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Progesterone

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Testosterone

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Insulin

Question 35

Which type of neuron is responsible for transmitting signals from the central nervous system to muscles and glands?

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Motor neuron

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Sensory neuron

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Interneuron

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Association neuron

Question 36

Which of the following is NOT a function of the hypothalamus?

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Stimulating the release of insulin

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Maintaining body temperature

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Controlling thirst and hunger

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Producing hormones that regulate other endocrine glands

Question 37

A negative feedback mechanism in homeostasis involves a process where:

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The response to a change counteracts the initial change, returning the system to equilibrium.

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The response to a change amplifies the initial change, leading to further deviation from equilibrium.

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The response to a change has no effect on the initial change, resulting in no adjustment.

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The response to a change reverses the initial change, causing the system to oscillate around equilibrium.

Question 38

The autonomic nervous system primarily regulates:

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Unconscious bodily functions such as heart rate and digestion

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Voluntary body movements

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Sensory information processing

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Higher-level cognitive functions

Question 39

Which substance acts as a chemical messenger in transmitting signals between neurons?

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Neurotransmitter

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Hormone

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Enzyme

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Vitamin

Question 40

In a reflex arc, a stimulus is defined as:

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A change in the environment or body that triggers a response

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The response of the body to a change in the environment or body

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The pathway through which signals travel in a reflex arc

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The center in the central nervous system that processes reflex responses

Question 41

Which hormone is responsible for elevating blood sugar levels?

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Glucagon

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Insulin

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Adrenaline

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Thyroid hormone

Question 42

In the context of homeostasis, a stimulus refers to:

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A change in the internal environment

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A response by the body to counteract a change

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The same as a response

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A difference between the internal and external environment

Question 43

An example of a negative feedback mechanism is:

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The release of insulin in response to high blood sugar levels

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The release of adrenaline in response to low blood sugar levels

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The release of growth hormone in response to low blood sugar levels

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The release of antidiuretic hormone in response to low blood pressure

Question 44

The autonomic nervous system primarily controls:

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Involuntary functions like heart rate and digestion

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Voluntary movements

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Signal transmission between the brain and spinal cord

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Hormone production that regulates body functions

Question 45

Which of the following is a neurotransmitter?

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Adrenaline

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Insulin

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Thyroid hormone

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Estrogen

Question 46

The adrenal glands are responsible for producing hormones that:

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Regulate blood pressure and blood sugar levels

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Regulate growth and development

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Regulate reproduction

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Regulate metabolism

Question 47

Which of the following is NOT a primary function of the nervous system?

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Regulates body temperature

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Controls muscle movement and gland activity

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Receives stimuli from the environment and transmits it to the brain

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Integrates and responds to information

Question 48

Which hormone plays a crucial role in controlling blood glucose levels?

Accepted Answer

Insulin

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Thyroxine

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Adrenaline

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Estrogen

Question 49

Which structure monitors and adjusts blood pressure, initiating necessary responses?

Accepted Answer

Carotid sinus

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Pituitary gland

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Adrenal glands

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Hypothalamus

Question 50

Which of the following is an example of a negative feedback mechanism in the body?

Accepted Answer

Regulation of body temperature

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Blood clotting

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Release of adrenaline during stress

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Ovulation cycle

Question 51

Which of the following hormones is secreted by the adrenal glands?

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Cortisol

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Testosterone

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Insulin

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Estrogen

Question 52

What is the function of receptors in the context of maintaining homeostasis?

Accepted Answer

Detect changes in the internal or external environment and trigger appropriate responses

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Produce hormones that regulate body functions

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Transmit nerve impulses to the brain

Question 53

Which of the following is NOT a component of the endocrine system?

Accepted Answer

Nerves

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Hormones

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Glands

Question 54

What term describes the optimal internal conditions necessary for the proper functioning of an organism?

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Homeostasis

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Equilibrium

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Adaptation