EMBRYOLOGY
NERVOUS SYSTEM
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Question
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The Nervous System ____
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allows for communtication
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maintains homeostasis in response to changing environmental conditions
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support and protect neurons
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Homeostasis is carried out by our nervous system and chemical responses: Cells called receptors detect stimuli (changes in the environment). Coordination centres (such as the brain, the spinal cord and the pancreas) receive and process information from receptors.
Detailed explanation-2: -Homeostatic Process A change in the internal or external environment is called a stimulus and is detected by a receptor; the response of the system is to adjust the deviation parameter toward the set point. For instance, if the body becomes too warm, adjustments are made to cool the animal.
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