Nervous System Control
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Objective
I can describe how the nervous system processes information to coordinate responses in the body.
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Practice
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What are the two main components of the nervous system, and what is the primary function of each?
Describe the process that occurs when you accidentally touch something hot. Include the roles of the CNS and PNS in your explanation.
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Exit ticket
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“Describe the sequence of events that occurs when you touch a hot surface, including the roles of the central nervous system (CNS) and peripheral nervous system (PNS) in your explanation. Explain how the nervous system regulates your body’s response when you feel thirsty. Include the roles of both the CNS and PNS in your description. ”
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