Module 5 Exam (Chapters 9, 11, 14, and 35)

Front

What division of the nervous system do spinal nerves belong to?

Back

Peripheral nervous system

Front

Which hormone is responsible for lowering blood glucose levels by facilitating sugar absorption in cells?

Back

Insulin

Front

What does the somatic nervous system control?

Back

Voluntary skeletal muscle movement

Front

What functions are controlled by the autonomic nervous system?

Back

Breathing and digestion

Front

What does the pineal gland secrete and what is its role?

Back

Melatonin; it helps regulate sleep-wake cycles.

Front

What is the primary function of the central nervous system?

Back

To process and transmit information throughout the body.

Front

What are the two main divisions of the peripheral nervous system?

Back

Somatic nervous system and autonomic nervous system.

Front

What is the role of the autonomic nervous system?

Back

To control involuntary bodily functions.

Front

What is the difference between the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems?

Back

Sympathetic prepares the body for 'fight or flight'; parasympathetic promotes 'rest and digest'.

Front

What is the function of glucagon?

Back

To raise blood glucose levels by promoting the conversion of glycogen to glucose.