Nervous/Endocrine System Jeopardy Nervous System Concepts Parts of the Brain Endocrine System WILD CARD oooh Spooky!
A _____ is a change in the environment that causes a response in an organism. Stimulus
Which nervous system monitors movement and functions that can be controlled consciously? (50 extra points if you can provide me with the fancy name) Voluntary Nervous System
What makes up your central nervous system? (*Must include both to get the points) Brain and Spinal Cord
List the chain of events that occurs when your body responds to a stimulus. (*ALL MUST BE PRESENT TO RECIEVE THE POINTS) Stimulus Sensory Neurons Brain and Spinal Cord Motor Neurons Body Response
What are at least two specific roles of the autonomic nervous system? Movements of the Heart; Smooth Muscles of the Stomach; Glands.
The _______ ________is in charge of all the functions the body needs to stay alive, like breathing air. Brain Stem
Look at the visual. What is the pink area of the brain known as? (Extra 100 points: what is the main function of this area?) Occipital Lobe: visual processing center.
This part of the brain is often known as the “Little Brain” and helps to control balance and posture. Cerebellum
What is connected to the pituitary gland and controls the homeostasis (inner thermostat) for the human body? Hypothalamus
The job of the __________ __________ is to is to produce and release hormones into your body. Pituitary Gland
True or False. Most responses of the endocrine system are controlled by the voluntary nervous system. False; Autonomic
This type of gland releases hormones necessary for growth and metabolism. Thyroid
The endocrine system helps maintain homeostasis (internal thermostat) through the action of ________ mechanisms. Negative
Please provide at least ONE function of a hormone. Regulate growth; Sexual Development; Balance Chemicals in the Blood
The largest part of the brain is known as the... (HINT: not a lobe and it is divided into two hemispheres) Cerebrum
Which senses allow you to process chemical information? Taste and Smell
______ are chemicals that are made in one organ, travel through the blood, and produce an effect in target cells. Hormones
True or False. The pancreas secretes hormones that control sexual development. False...Extra 100 points if you correct the statement, but need both to get all of the points
When a body action occurs automatically & does not involve the brain, it is known as a Reflex
Sensory Neuron Which type of neuron carries information from the eyes & ears to the central nervous system?
Which hormone ONLY produces responses in the heart, lungs, stomach, intestines, and glands? (It is NOT produced in all body cells!) ADRENALINE