Difference between Nervous and Endocrine System

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Which one of the following is not a second messenger in hormone action?

1. cGMP

2. Sodium

3. Calcium

4. cAMP

Q.

Why is the nervous system important?

Q.

Hypothalamus does not control

1. Osmoregulation

2. Thermoregulation

3. Creative thinking and consciousness

4. Hunger and satiety

Q.

Which hormone is released from testes?

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The endocrine system and the nervous system are structurally related. Which of the following cells best illustrate this relationship?

1. A neuron in the spinal cord

2. A steroid-producing cell in the adrenal cortex

3. A neurosecretory cell in the hypothalamus

4. A cell in the pancreas that produces digestive enzymes

Q. Fill in the blanks by selecting the appropriate alternative from those given in brackets. [5 MARKS]
(i) Regulation of activities inside the body are brought about by ___ and ___ systems. (nervous / digestive / endocrine).
(ii) Hormones are secreted directly into the ___ (organs/lymph/blood)
(iii) Chemically, some hormones are ___, some steroids, some ___ (proteins/ amines/carbohydrates)
(iv) Both ___ or deficiency of hormones lead to serious consequences. (excess / absence)
(v) Hormones produced in one species usually show ___ influence in other species. (similar / different)

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How does hormonal control differ from nervous control?

Q. Differentiate between hormonal control and nervous control: [5 MARKS]

Q.

Who detects the sensation of feeling full, diencephalon or hypothalamus?

Q.

Name the organ that acts as an endocrine gland as well as an exocrine gland.

Enter 1 word only.

Q.

The male hormone secreted by testes__________

Q.

Internal secretions of enzymes of intestine are controlled by medulla oblongata.

1. True

2. False

Q.

Thermoregulatory centre in the body of man is found in hypothalamus.

1. Hypothalamus

2. Cerebellum

Q. The activities of the gastrointestinal tract are under the control of

1. Both A and B
2. None of these
3. Nervous system
4. Hormones

Q. Name the hormones secreted by Testes and ovaries?

Q. The endocrine system and the nervous system are chemically related. Which of the following substances best illustrates this relationship?

1. Estrogen
2. Calcitonin
3. Norepinephrine
4. Calcium

Q.

Name the cells of the testes that produce male hormones.

Q. a) Explain why people on reaching high altitude may suffer from unsteady vision, loss of hearing, lack of muscular coordination and even complete blackout.

b) Give the characteristics of hormones pertaining to:
i) site of action
ii) Chemical nature
iii) manner of transport [5 MARKS]

Q.

Where is adrenal cortex located?

Q. Explain the main differences between nervous system and endocrine system of man.

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Question 51
“Nervous and hormonal systems together perform the function of control and coordination in human beings.” Justify the statement.

Q.

Select all that is appropriate.

The nervous system,

1. Is quick in responding

2. Regulates metabolism

3. Can regulate growth

4. Causes short term effects

Q. The endocrine system and the nervous system are chemically related. Which of the following substances best illustrates this relationship?

1. Estrogen
2. Calcitonin
3. Norepinephrine
4. Calcium

Q.

Why is it necessary for brain to communicate with stomach

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The function of testis in males is …………………………………

1. to produce sperm

2. to produce testosterone

3. All of the above

4. to provide site for meiosis

Q. Hormones are secreted by endocrine glands into the , which then transports them to the body cells.

1. organs
2. skin
3. blood

Q. Which of the following is very accurate in case of hormonal control and coordination in human body?

1. Response is slow and wide spread
2. Transmission of impulse is very quick
3. Information passes through blood and lymph
4. Both A and C

Q. Describe the hormonal control of the reproductive system in human male or female.

Q. The emergency hormone to face the danger or to fight is secreted by

1. Islets of Langerhans
2. Adrenal cortex
3. Pituitary
4. Adrenal medulla

Q. Which of the following hormones fall under the group amino acid derivatives?

1. Thyroid hormones
2. Testosterone
3. Glucagon
4. Epinephrine