Human Body Test Study Guide Answer
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Directions: Complete each question.
1) Label each part of the diagram
a) A: _mouth_
b) B: _liver_
c) C: _esophagus_
d) D: _stomach_
e) E: _pancreas_
f) F: _large intestine_
g) G: _small intestine_
2) Describe the functions of the nervous system. _sends and receives messages between the brain and the rest of the
body__
3) Compare and contrast the central and peripheral nervous systems. _The central nervous system contains the brain
and spinal cord. The peripheral nervous system is located through the remainder of the body and controls
movement of arms and legs.__
4) Describe the function of:
a) Brainstem: _controls involuntary processes__
b) Cerebellum: _controls balance and coordination__
c) Cerebrum: _Controls thoughts, voluntary actions, the 5 senses_
5) Describe the path an electrical signal would take to alert you that you had received a paper cut. _peripheral nerve to
spinal cord to brain__
6) Provide an example of the musculoskeletal and nervous systems working together. _moving hand from hot stove__
