The Nervous system and Endocrine System!

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What are the two systems that control functions like movement, communication, and growth in the body?

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Nervous system and Endocrine system.

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What are automatic movements in response to a signal called?

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Reflexes.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-8

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What are the main components of the nervous system?

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The brain, the spinal cord, and the nerves.

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What are the five senses that humans use to detect their external environment?

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Vision, hearing, smell, touch, and taste.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-8

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What is the name of the nervous system that includes nerves outside the brain and spinal cord?

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Peripheral nervous system.

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What is the primary function of the nervous system?

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To control and coordinate body functions.

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What role does the endocrine system play in the body?

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It regulates bodily functions through hormones.

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What is homeostasis?

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The maintenance of a stable internal environment in the body.

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What is a reflex action?

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An automatic response to a stimulus that does not involve conscious thought.

Front

What is the function of sensory neurons?

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To carry signals from sensory receptors to the central nervous system.

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