1. PHYSIOLOGICAL BASIS OF BEHAVIOR BODY MECHANISMS IN RESPONDING TO THE ENVIRONMENT

2. Receiving Mechanism Connecting Mechanism Reacting Mechanism 2

3. RECEIVING MECHANISMS Includes the receptors of external stimuli The Sense Organs 3

4. CONNECTING MECHANISMS Includes the nervous system which is divided into the central nervous system (CNS) & peripheral nervous system (PNS) 4

5. REACTING MECHANISMS Include the muscles of the body and the hormones of the glandular system 5

6. 6 Receiving Mech: Skin Connecting Mech: PNS & CNS Brain processes info and make interpretation Natusok pala ako! Ouch! Reacting Mech: Leg Muscles, sweating (from gland activation)