Human Body Response to Stimuli Quiz

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Match the nervous system subsystem with its description:

Autonomic = Processes run automatically by the brain Somatic = Functions managed by thinking about them

Match the type of nerve with its function:

Sensory = Carries information to the brain and spinal cord Motor = Carries command signals from the brain to the body

Match the nerve connection location with its function:

Sensory nerve connections on the back of the spinal cord = Carry information to the spinal cord Motor nerve connections on the front of the spinal cord = Send muscle movement commands

Match the type of nerve with its destination:

Cranial nerves = Connect directly to the brain Spinal nerves = Carry information to the spinal cord Signup and view all the answers

Match the autonomic nerves with their function:

Control automatic functions of organs and systems = Autonomic nerves Involve mixed nerve fibers for bidirectional communication = Autonomic nerves Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of autonomic nerves in the body?

Automatically control the functions of organs and systems Signup and view all the answers

Where are the sensory nerve connections to your spinal cord located?

Back of the spinal cord Signup and view all the answers

Which type of nerve carries command signals from the brain to various parts of the body?

Motor nerve Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of a reflex action?

Involuntary and sudden response to stimuli Signup and view all the answers

How do autonomic nerves differ from somatic nerves?

Autonomic nerves control automatic functions, while somatic nerves are managed by thinking about them Signup and view all the answers

Where are the motor nerve connections to your spinal cord located?

Front of the spinal cord Signup and view all the answers

Which type of nerve carries information to your brain and spinal cord?

Sensory nerve Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of mechanical digestion in the digestive system?

Physically breaking down food into small pieces Signup and view all the answers

Which substance helps neutralize stomach acid and aids in digesting some vitamins?

Bile Signup and view all the answers

What causes the wave-like movement known as peristalsis in the esophagus?

Contractions of muscle tissue Signup and view all the answers

Which organ is responsible for producing gastric juice in the digestive system?

Stomach Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of saliva in the digestive process?

Mixes with food to chemically break it down Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of bile in digestion?

Aiding in digesting some vitamins and neutralizing stomach acid Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of peristalsis in the digestive system?

Moving food from the stomach to the small intestine Signup and view all the answers

Which structure in the respiratory system is responsible for gas exchange?

Alveoli Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of villi in the small intestine?

Absorbing nutrients Signup and view all the answers

Where does the Aorta carry blood to in the body?

Body Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the circulatory system?

Transporting nutrients and oxygen to cells Signup and view all the answers

Which muscles are primarily responsible for breathing in humans?

Rib and diaphragm muscles Signup and view all the answers

Which chamber of the heart receives blood low in oxygen from the body?

Right atrium Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of capillaries in the circulatory system?

Diffusing nutrients and gases between arteries and veins Signup and view all the answers

Which component of blood helps stop bleeding at cuts?

Platelets Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the Left Pulmonary Artery in the circulatory system?

Carrying oxygen-poor blood to the lungs Signup and view all the answers

Which vessel carries deoxygenated blood from the lower and middle body into the right atrium of the heart?

Inferior Vena Cava Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of White Blood Cells in the circulatory system?

Fighting infection Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of a kidney dialysis machine?

To remove waste from the blood Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the liver in the excretory system?

Converting toxic substances like ammonia into urea Signup and view all the answers

Which part of a neuron is responsible for receiving input from other neurons?

Dendrites Signup and view all the answers

How do failing kidneys contribute to protein in the urine?

Failing kidneys lose the ability to filter blood properly Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the Central Nervous System (CNS)?

Connects the brain to the peripheral nervous system Signup and view all the answers

What type of neuron connects one neuron to another within the Central Nervous System?

Interneuron Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the bladder in the excretory system?

Acting as a storage location for urine Signup and view all the answers

Why do individuals with diabetes often have glucose in their urine?

Because glucose builds up in the cells instead of being absorbed Signup and view all the answers

Which is true about stimuli?

They can be internal or external to the body Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of nephrons in the kidney?

Removing waste from the blood and producing urine Signup and view all the answers

What is the main role of nervous tissue in the body?

To send and receive messages through neurons Signup and view all the answers

How does high blood pressure commonly contribute to kidney failure?

By damaging nephrons and reducing their filtering ability Signup and view all the answers