Psychology Chapter 2: The Nervous System and the Endocrine System
Spinal reflexes require input from: - The Spinal cord
The _____ gland triggers ovaries and testes to release sex hormones. - Pituitary
The peripheral nervous system includes _____ that carry/carries messages from the body to the central
nervous system. - Sensory neurons
Dr. Paivio studies the ways in which the endocrine system and the nervous system are similar. What
might he conclude? - Both systems secrete molecules that activate receptors elsewhere.
An automatic reflex, such as a knee jerk or withdrawing a hand from a flame, involves: - The spinal cord
Samantha has just given birth to her first baby and has started breastfeeding. Samantha has her _____
gland to thank for producing prolactin and oxytocin to stimulate her milk production and the let-down
reflex. - Pituitary gland
After a police car with flashing lights and a blaring siren passes him and pulls over another driver for
speeding, Jerry's heartbeat soon slows down, his blood pressure decreases, and he stops sweating so
much. These calming physical reactions are MOST directly regulated by his: - parasympathetic nervous
system.
Nervous System - The primary internal communication network of the body; divided into the central
nervous system and the peripheral nervous system
Nerves - Bundles of neuron axons that carry information in the peripheral nervous system
Central Nervous System (CNS) - The division of the nervous system that consist of the brain and spinal
cord
Spinal reflexes - Simple, auotmatic behaviors that are processed in the spinal cord
