AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -The involuntary nervous system can react quickly to changes, altering processes in the body to adapt. For instance, if your body gets too hot, your involuntary nervous system increases the blood circulation to your skin and makes you sweat more to cool your body down again.

Detailed explanation-2: -Answer and Explanation: A system that produces a more rapid response than the nervous system is the endocrine system. This system does not initiate quickly but the response created once the system is initiated, is extremely efficient and short-lived.

Detailed explanation-3: -The nervous system is made up of the brain, the spinal cord, and nerves. One of the most important systems in your body, the nervous system is your body’s control system. It sends, receives, and processes nerve impulses throughout the body.

Detailed explanation-4: -The signal transmission of the nervous system is fast because neurons are interconnected, but the functions are more short-lived. Signal transmission in the endocrine system is slow, since hormones must travel through the bloodstream, but the responses tend to last longer.

Detailed explanation-5: -Fast acting control system of the body, it consists of brain, spinal chord, nerves and sensory receptors. Function: Responds to internal and external body changes. This is the pituitary glands and pineal.