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SG 29.1 How Organs Systems Communicate

 1. 
Unlike the parts of the nervous system, the endocrine system's parts
a.
work independently of one another.
b.
are physically disconnected.
c.
control many processes.
d.
communicate with each other.
 

 2. 
Thoughts, movements, and some life processes are controlled by the
a.
nervous system.
b.
endocrine system.
c.
muscular system.
d.
circulatory system.
 

 3. 
Something that causes your nervous system or endocrine system to produce a response is called a
a.
receptor.
b.
change.
c.
message.
d.
stimulus.
 

 4. 
Which system transmits the message that you have a pebble in your shoe?
a.
peripheral nervous system
b.
endocrine system
c.
central nervous system
d.
skeletal system
 

 5. 
When you compare the endocrine system to a satellite television system, a satellite dish is compared to a
a.
signal.
b.
receptor.
c.
nerve.
d.
stimulus.
 

 6. 
Both the nervous and the endocrine systems allow you to
a.
analyze thoughts.
b.
respond to stimuli.
c.
control growth.
d.
react at the same rate.
 

 7. 
Which is an example of how the nervous system and the endocrine system work together?
a.
Neurotransmitters link the hypothalamus and pituitary glands.
b.
A reflex arc triggers glands to produce hormones.
c.
Hormones stimulate sensory receptors.
d.
The hypothalamus receives action potentials and releases hormones.
 

 8. 
Nearly instantaneous responses to changes in the environment
a.
are impossible.
b.
result from activation of the endocrine system.
c.
involve the activity of the nervous system.
d.
require messages from the pituitary gland.
 



 
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