On a Hike Through the Hills, Tim Feels a Bug

question 253

Multiple Choice

On a hike through the hills, Tim feels a bug crawling up his leg under his pants. Which system is necessary for Tim to be aware of the bug?

• A) sympathetic nervous system
• B) endocrine system
• C) somatic nervous system
• D) autonomic nervous system

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Definitions:

Endocrine System

A collection of glands that produce hormones which regulate metabolism, growth and development, tissue function, sexual function, reproduction, sleep, and mood, among other things.

Glands

Organs in the body that secrete hormones or other substances directly into the blood or onto a surface within or outside the body.

Hormones

Chemical messengers produced by the glands in the endocrine system, affecting many different processes throughout the body.

Cerebellum

A major structure of the hindbrain crucial for motor control, coordination, precision, and timing of movements.