UNIT TEST MODULE 1: THE COORDINATED FUNCTIONS OF NERVOUS, ENDOCRINE AND
REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
I. Answer the following questions. (2pts each)
1. How does the Central Nervous System function similarly to the Central Processing Unit of a computer?
2. Why are there significant changes in the body at puberty stage?
3. In what way do the nervous and endocrine systems differ in the way they communicate messages throughout the
body?
4. Why is it important to maintain homeostasis in the body?
II. Match each gland in column A with is corresponding function in column B. (1pt each)
COLUMN A
a. Stimulates growth and controls the functions of other glands
b. Controls the calcium levels in your body and normalizes bone growth
c. Regulates body metabolism and causes storage of calcium in bones
d. Enables the body to produce certain antibodies
e. Prepares the body for action and controls the heart rate and breathing in times of emergency
f. Controls maturation and male characteristics
g. Regulates blood sugar levels
h. Influence female traits and support reproductive function
COLUMN B
1. Thymus 2. Pancreas 3. Adrenal 4. Thyroid
5. Parathyroid 6. Pituitary 7. Testes 8. Ovaries
III. Draw and label the parts of a neuron. (4pts).
IV. Label the parts of Female reproductive system. (5pts)
1___________________
2.___________________
3.____________________
4.____________________
5.____________________
a. Ovary b. Fallopian Tube
c. Vagina d. Cervix e. Uterus
V. Give the function/s of the following parts of male and female reproductive system. (5pts)
a. Epididymis
b. Penis
c. Testes
d. Ovaries
e. Fallopian tubes