This gland shrinks after age 7 and is thought to plan a role in regulating circadian rhythm.

Which of the following statements accurately describes the relationship between the meninges and the epidural space?

During a physical exam, Dr. Smith taps the patellar tendon just below Sarah’s knee. Immediately, Sarah’s leg jerks upward without her conscious thought or involvement. Dr. Smith explains that this is a simple spinal reflex, where the response does not involve the brain. Which of the following best explains why Sarah’s leg jerked without her brain being involved?

Maria was involved in a car accident and has been experiencing significant changes in her emotional responses, such as sudden mood swings, and difficulty remembering events from her past. Her doctor suspects that the brain injury may have affected certain areas that manage emotional responses and memory. Which part of the brain is most likely involved in Maria’s symptoms?

Match the endocrine organs with their correlating number in the diagram below.

Which gland is located on the posterior sides of the thyroid gland?

Match the following hormones with the glands they are secreted from.

Which function is unique to the nervous system (compared to the endocrine system)?

A student is about to give a presentation in front of a large class. They notice their heart is racing, their palms are sweaty, and they feel a burst of energy. Later, after the presentation, their breathing slows, their heart rate returns to normal, and they feel calm and hungry. Which part of the autonomic nervous system was primarily active before the presentation, and which took over after?

Match the following hormones to their target organs or cells.