GENERAL HISTOLOGY

CONNECTIVE TISSUE GLAND

ENDOCRINE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which statement best describes the function of the nervous system in the body?
A
to protect other organs and tissues
B
send messages to body parts using only chemicals
C
to gather information through the senses (stimuli) and also control all other body systems
D
to transport oxygen and carbon dioxide
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Answer and Explanation: The correct answer is (A) Sensory: detects changes in the environment; relays information to the brain and spinal cord. The nervous system has three primary functions.

Detailed explanation-2: -The brain and spinal cord (the CNS) function as the control center. They receive data and feedback from the sensory organs and from nerves throughout the body, process the information, and send commands back out. Nerve pathways of the PNS carry the incoming and outgoing signals.

Detailed explanation-3: -Afferent or sensory neurons collect stimuli received by receptors throughout the body, including the skin, eyes, ears, nose, tongue as well as pain and other receptors in the internal organs. Sensory information is transmitted to the central nervous system, which includes the brain and spinal cord.

Detailed explanation-4: -The central nervous system consists of the brain and spinal cord. It is the major information-processing center of the body. The spinal cord conducts sensory information (information from the body) from the peripheral nervous system to the brain.

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