Nervous System Quiz
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Which part of the nervous system is responsible for the 'fight or flight' response?

  • Central nervous system
  • Somatic nervous system
  • Peripheral nervous system
  • Autonomic nervous system (correct)

    • Which gland is attached to the hypothalamus and is an endocrine organ secreting many hormones?

  • Adrenal medulla
  • Adrenal cortex
  • Hypothalamus gland
  • Pituitary gland (correct)

    • Which part of the nervous system is responsible for the 'rest and digest' response?

  • Autonomic nervous system (correct)
  • Peripheral nervous system
  • Somatic nervous system
  • Central nervous system

    • What is the primary function of the adrenal medulla?

    <p>Producing epinephrine and norepinephrine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the nervous system directly releases hormones?

    <p>Sympathetic nervous system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the parasympathetic nervous system?

    <p>Regulating heart rate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the sympathetic nervous system?

    <p>Stimulating sweat gland activity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the nervous system is more precise in regulating heart rate?

    <p>Sympathetic nervous system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone is primarily responsible for stimulating the breakdown of fats (lipolysis) during the 'fight or flight' response?

    <p>Epinephrine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the nervous system is more variable in regulating heart rate?

    <p>Parasympathetic nervous system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the adrenal cortex?

    <p>Releasing cortisol</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the nervous system helps in maintaining thermal balance by increasing skin blood flow to dissipate heat?

    <p>Sympathetic nervous system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the sympathetic nervous system?

    <p>Increase cardiovascular functioning and stimulate adrenal medulla to release hormones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the parasympathetic nervous system?

    <p>Promote rest and digest response</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the nervous system directly releases hormones?

    <p>Autonomic nervous system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the adrenal medulla?

    <p>Release hormones during 'fight or flight' response</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone is primarily responsible for stimulating the breakdown of fats (lipolysis) during the 'fight or flight' response?

    <p>Norepinephrine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which gland is attached to the hypothalamus and is an endocrine organ secreting many hormones?

    <p>Pituitary gland</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to cardiovascular functioning with increasing exercise intensity?

    <p>Sympathetic nervous system activity increases, leading to more precise heart rate regulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the adrenal cortex?

    <p>Stimulate cortisol release</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of sympathetic nervous system stimulation on breathing?

    <p>Decrease resistance, making breathing easier</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the hypothalamus in the neuroendocrine system?

    <p>Maintain homeostasis and response to exercise</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of increasing sympathetic nervous system activity on skin blood flow?

    <p>Increased skin blood flow to dissipate heat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of sympathetic nervous system stimulation on energy production?

    <p>Stimulate lipolysis and glycogenolysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which division of the nervous system is responsible for the 'fight or flight' response?

    <p>Autonomic nervous system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which gland is attached to the hypothalamus and is an endocrine organ that secretes many hormones?

    <p>Pituitary gland</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the parasympathetic nervous system?

    <p>Promote rest and digest activities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone is primarily released by the adrenal medulla during the 'fight or flight' response?

    <p>Epinephrine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main effect of sympathetic nervous system stimulation on breathing?

    <p>Decreased likelihood of fainting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary metabolic effect of sympathetic nervous system stimulation?

    <p>Lipolysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which system responds to increasing exercise intensity by increasing sympathetic nervous system activity?

    <p>Cardiovascular system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the hypothalamus in relation to exercise?

    <p>Regulating body temperature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary effect of parasympathetic nervous system activity on heart rate variability?

    <p>Decreased variability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which process is primarily stimulated by the sympathetic nervous system to help dissipate heat during exercise?

    <p>Sweating</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main effect of sympathetic nervous system stimulation on energy production?

    <p>Stimulated lipolysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which system is involved in the neurohormonal regulation of free fatty acids and carbohydrates during exercise?

    <p>Endocrine system</p> Signup and view all the answers

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