EMBRYOLOGY
NERVOUS SYSTEM
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Question
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A response system that enables organisms to respond to changes in their internal and external environment.
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Glands that produce chemical that regulate certain body activities
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -The nervous system, specialized for the conduction of impulses, allows rapid responses to environmental stimuli. Many responses mediated by the nervous system are directed toward preserving the status quo, or homeostasis, of the animal.
Detailed explanation-2: -The nervous system helps all the parts of the body to communicate with each other. It also reacts to changes both outside and inside the body. The nervous system uses both electrical and chemical means to send and receive messages.
Detailed explanation-3: -The central nervous system is the brain and spinal cord, while the peripheral nervous system consists of everything else. The central nervous system’s responsibilities include receiving, processing, and responding to sensory information.
Detailed explanation-4: -The endocrine system works together with the nervous system to influence many aspects of human behaviour, including growth, reproduction, and metabolism.