Science and Technology 10
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1. Which part of the nervous system is responsible for involuntary actions like breathing and heart rate?
a. Central nervous system
c. Autonomic nervous system
b. Somatic nervous system
d. Peripheral nervous system
2. Which type of neuron carries information away from the cell body?
a. Sensory neuron
c. Interneuron
b. Motor neuron
d. Relay neuron
3. What is the main function of the dendrites in a neuron?
a. To produce energy for the neuron
c. To receive incoming signals from other neurons
b. To protect the neuron from damage
d. To transmit signals to other neurons
4. The myelin sheath is important for:
a. Speeding up the transmission of nerve impulses
c. Storing excess glucose
b. Regulating body temperature
d. Protecting the brain from injury
5. Which part of the brain is responsible for regulating basic survival functions such as breathing and heart rate?
a. Cerebellum
b. Medulla
c. Hypothalamus
d. Occipital lobe
6. Multiple sclerosis is a disease that affects the:
a. Spinal cord
b. Synapses
c. Myelin sheath
d. Cerebellum
7. The sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems are branches of the:
a. Central nervous system
c. Somatic nervous system
b. Peripheral nervous system
d. Autonomous nervous system
8. Which neurotransmitter is commonly associated with feelings of pleasure and reward?
a. Dopamine
b. Serotonin
c. GABA
d. Acetylcholine
9. An action potential is also known as a(n):
a. Electric signal
b. Neurotransmitter
c. Synaptic vesicle
d. Dendrite impulse
10. The gap between two neurons where chemical communication occurs is called a:
a. Synapse
b. Axon terminal
c. Myelin sheath
d. Glial cell
11. Which lobe of the brain is primarily responsible for processing visual information?
a. Parietal lobe
b. Frontal lobe
c. Temporal lobe
d. Occipital lobe
12. Which of the following is NOT a function of the spinal cord?
a. Transmitting sensory information to the brain c. Controlling voluntary movements
b. Regulating reflexes
d. Maintaining balance
13. What is the role of neurotransmitters in the nervous system?
a. To produce energy for neurons
c. To transmit signals between neurons
b. To regulate body temperature
d. To protect the brain from injury
14. Which of the following is a function of the cerebellum?
a. Regulating body temperature
c. Controlling balance and coordination
b. Processing sensory information
d. Mediating emotional responses
15. The fight or flight response is initiated by the:
a. Sympathetic nervous system
c. Somatic nervous system
b. Parasympathetic nervous system
d. Autonomic nervous system
16. Which hormone is responsible for regulating blood sugar levels in the body?
a. Insulin
b. Glucagon
c. Estrogen
d. Testosterone
17. What hormone is known as the "stress hormone"?
a. Adrenaline
b. Cortisol
c. Melatonin
d. Thyroxine
18. Which hormone is produced by the pineal gland and regulates sleep-wake cycles?
a. Insulin
b. Melatonin
c. Estrogen
d. Progesterone
19. What hormone is essential for the development and maintenance of male reproductive tissues?
a. Estrogen
b. Progesterone
c. Testosterone
d. Oxytocin
20. What hormone is responsible for regulating metabolism in the body?
a. Melatonin
b. Thyroxine
c. Glucagon
d. Prolactin
21. What hormone is responsible for the development of female secondary sexual characteristics?
a. Progesterone
b. Estrogen
c. Testosterone
d. Oxytocin
22. Which hormone is produced by the adrenal glands and prepares the body for fight or flight response?
a. Cortisol
b. Melatonin
c. Prolactin
d. Adrenaline
23. What hormone is responsible for the development and maturation of egg cells in the ovaries?
a. Progesterone
b. Estrogen
c. Testosterone
d. Prolactin
24. Which hormone is produced by the pancreas and helps regulate glucose levels in the blood?
a. Glucagon
b. Cortisol
c. Aldosterone
d. Melatonin
25. What hormone stimulates the growth and development of body tissues in children and adolescents?
a. Insulin
b. Growth hormone
c. Prolactin
d. Thyroxine
II- Label the parts of the brain:
III- Complete the table below: