First Quiz in Science 10 Quarter 3

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1. What do you call the body’s system which is composed of network of nerve cells and nerve fibers that
transmit nerve impulses between parts of the body?
A. circulatory system C. nervous system
B. endocrine system D. reproductive system
2. What is the other term for “neurons”?
A. epithelial cells B. muscle cells C. nerve cells D. red blood cells
3. Which of the following is NOT a part of the Nervous System?
A. brain B. lungs C. nerves D. spinal cord
4. The neuron is made up of the following parts EXCEPT __________.
A. axon B. brain C. cell body D. dendrites
5. What are the major divisions of the nervous system?
A. central and cranial nervous system C. peripheral and somatic nervous system
B. central and peripheral nervous system D. somatic and autonomic nervous system
6. Central nervous system is composed of brain and _________.
A. cerebrum B. cranial nerves C. spinal nerves D. spinal cord
7. Brain functions as organizer and distributor of information in the body. What are its main parts?
A. brain stem, neurons, and cerebrum C. cerebrum, cerebellum, and brain stem
B. brain stem, neurons, and spinal cord D. cerebrum, cerebellum, and spinal cord
8. The ________ of a neuron carries the impulse towards the cell body.
A. axon B. brain C. dendrites D. spinal Cord
9. The peripheral nervous system is comprised of cranial nerves and _________nerves.
A. sensory B. spinal C. spinal cord D. brain
10. Which of the following is TRUE about central nervous system?
A. The central nervous system is comprised solely of the brain.
B. The central nervous system consists of cranial and spinal nerves.
C. The central nervous system consists of the brain and spinal cord.
D. The central nervous system is part of peripheral nervous system.
11. It refers to an involuntary and nearly instantaneous movement in responseto a stimulus.
A. brain B. neuron C. reflex D. stimuli
12.When your hand touches a hot object, what is the automatic response to suchstimulus?
A. Call for help. C. Let your hand remain touching the hot object.
B. Pour out water into the hot object. D. Withdraw your hand.
13.What part of your body is considered as the control center of the nervoussystem?
A. brain B. heart C. spinal cord D. stomach
14.What will happen if one part of the nervous system fails to function properly?
A. The body can produce more neurons.
B. The body cannot perform well
C. The body will carry out its normal activities
D. The muscles can be used to move freely
15.The following are concepts on nervous system, which of them is correctly paired?
A. brain: cerebrum and nerves C. nerves: axon and dendrites
B. CNS: brain and spinal cord D. PNS: cerebrum and spinal nerves
16. What do you call the body system that contains a group of glands that releases hormones into the body?
A. endocrine system B. nervous system C. reproductive system D. skeletal system
17. Which of the following is NOT TRUE about endocrine system?
A. Endocrine system is composed of glands that secrete different types of hormones.
B. Endocrine system secretes chemicals known as hormones into the bloodstream.
C. Endocrine system is a collection of nerves that transmit signals to the different parts of the body.
D. The endocrine hormones help control mood, growth and development, metabolism , and reproduction.
18. Which of the following is not an endocrine gland?
A. adrenal gland B. pancreas C. penis D. pituitary
19. Which gland is located at the base of the brain?
A. adrenal B. ovary C. pituitary D. thyroid
20. It is a gland that regulates blood sugar levels.
A. ovaries B. pancreas C. pituitary D. thymus
21. What hormone is being secreted by the testes?
A. testosterone B. estrogen C. insulin D. progesterone
22. Which of the following is NOT a function of the progesterone and estrogen secreted by the ovaries?
A. developing secondary female sex characteristics C. regulating blood sugar levels
B. regulating the menstrual cycle D. thickening the lining of the uterus
23. Which of the following organ is not part of the endocrine system?
A. heart B. ovary C. testes D. thyroid gland
24. Which of the following is NOT A CORRECT pairing of the gland and its secretion?
A. adrenal gland: adrenaline C. parathyroid gland: parathormone
B. pancreas: insulin D. testes: progesterone
25. Which gland makes hormones that help you grow?
A. adrenal B. thymus C. pituitary D. thyroid
26. Which gland is responsible for calcium regulation?
A. pancreas B. parathyroid glands C. pineal gland D. thyroid gland
27.In times of emergency, what gland has an increased secretion?
A. adrenal gland B. pancreas C. parathyroid gland D. testes
28. Which gland is responsible for flight or fight response?
A. adrenal gland B. parathyroid gland C. pituitary gland D. thyroid gland
29.Which gland may enlarge due to an iodine deficiency?
A. adrenal gland B. parathyroid gland C. pituitary gland D. thyroid gland
30. After consuming ice cream, which hormones would be expected to increase?
A. glucagon B. insulin C. parathyroid hormone D. prolactin