Nervous System -the nervous system is the body system that sends and receives messages within the body -parts of the nervous system include the brain, spinal cord, and neurons -neurons are a type of cell that can send signals to each other
Nervous System -the nervous system controls the functions of the body much like the nucleus of a cell controls the functions of the cell 3 Functions of the Nervous System: 1. It monitors the body’s internal and external environments 2. It controls and regulates sensory information 3. It coordinates responses with other organ systems
Nervous vs. Endocrine Compare the nervous system with the endocrine system. How are they alike? How are they different? Nervous System Endocrine System