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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the nervous system directly releases hormones?

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

What is the primary function of the parasympathetic nervous system?

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

What is the primary function of the sympathetic nervous system?

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

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

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

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

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

What is the primary function of the adrenal cortex?

<p>Releasing cortisol (D)</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 (C)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the parasympathetic nervous system?

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

Which part of the nervous system directly releases hormones?

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

What is the primary function of the adrenal medulla?

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

What is the primary function of the adrenal cortex?

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

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

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

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

<p>Stimulate lipolysis and glycogenolysis (A)</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 (C)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the parasympathetic nervous system?

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

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

<p>Epinephrine (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

<p>Lipolysis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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