#### Which of the following is NOT a part of the Central Nervous System? 1. [ ] Brain 2. [ ] Spinal Cord 3. [x] Pancreas 4. [ ] Peripheral Nervous System #### Which of the following is a type of nerve fiber that carries information from the brain and spinal cord to the muscles and glands? 1. [ ] Afferent neuron 2. [ ] Efferent neuron 3. [x] Interneuron 4. [ ] Sensory neuron #### Which of the following hormones is released by the pituitary gland and is often referred to as the "growth hormone"? 1. [ ] Insulin 2. [x] Somatotropin 3. [ ] Melatonin 4. [ ] Serotonin #### Which of the following is a part of the brain that controls motor function, speech, emotions, decision making, and social behavior? 1. [ ] Cerebellum 2. [x] Cerebrum 3. [ ] Brainstem 4. [ ] Hypothalamus #### Which of the following is a degenerative disorder of the central nervous system, which is characterized by stiffness, tremors, and loss of balance and coordination? 1. [ ] Multiple Sclerosis 2. [x] Parkinson's Disease 3. [ ] Fibromyalgia 4. [ ] Alzheimer's Disease #### Which of the following is a condition that affects the peripheral nervous system, which is characterized by muscle weakness, numbness, and tingling in the hands and feet? 1. [ ] Multiple Sclerosis 2. [ ] Parkinson's Disease 3. [x] Guillain-Barre Syndrome 4. [ ] Alzheimer's Disease #### Which of the following is a part of the brain that helps regulate automatic functions such as breathing, heart rate, and digestion? 1. [ ] Cerebellum 2. [ ] Cerebrum 3. [ ] Brainstem 4. [x] Medulla oblongata #### Which of the following is a type of nerve fiber that carries information from the skin, muscles, and joints to the brain and spinal cord? 1. [ ] Afferent neuron 2. [ ] Efferent neuron 3. [ ] Interneuron 4. [x] Sensory neuron #### Which of the following is a condition that affects the brain, characterized by memory loss, confusion, and changes in behavior and personality? 1. [ ] Multiple Sclerosis 2. [ ] Parkinson's Disease 3. [ ] Guillain-Barre Syndrome 4. [x] Alzheimer's Disease