MICROANATOMY

ENDOCRINE ORGANS AND RESPIRATORY SYSTEM

ENDOCRINE ORGANS

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: -The nervous system transmits signals between the brain and the rest of the body, including internal organs. In this way, the nervous system’s activity controls the ability to move, breathe, see, think, and more.

Detailed explanation-2: -Sensory neurons take information from your senses and send signals to your brain.

Detailed explanation-3: -At a more integrative level, the primary function of the nervous system is to control and communicate information throughout the body. It does this by extracting information from the environment using sensory receptors.

Detailed explanation-4: -Thalamus: The thalamus is the relay center of the brain. It receives afferent impulses from sensory receptors located throughout the body and processes the information for distribution to the appropriate cortical area.

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