BIOLOGICAL BASES OF BEHAVIOR
THE NERVOUS AND ENDOCRINE SYSTEMS
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Receives information from internal and external environments
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Responds to stimuli
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Maintains balance in the body
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Shapes and supports the body
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Detailed explanation-1: -Human Internal Anatomy A) Growth is controlled by the pituitary gland and hypothalamus. The nervous system does not play any direct role in promoting growth. Hence, this is the correct option.
Detailed explanation-2: -The skeletal system provides a definite shape to the body and protection to the internal organs. It also provides a structural background to the body of a human being.
Detailed explanation-3: -Your nervous system is your body’s command center. Originating from your brain, it controls your movements, thoughts and automatic responses to the world around you. It also controls other body systems and processes, such as digestion, breathing and sexual development (puberty).
Detailed explanation-4: -Final answer: Nephron is not an organ of the nervous system.