Nervous and Endocrine Systems: the Nervous System

The video begins with a cooking scenario where an accident occurs, leading to a discussion on how the nervous system quickly reacts to stimuli. It explains the nervous system's role in monitoring and responding to environmental changes, processing information, and maintaining vital body functions like breathing and sleeping.

What action did you take when the water boiled over?

• Called for help

• Grabbed the pot with bare hands

• Turned off the stove

• Covered the pot with a lid

How does the nervous system help in reacting to environmental changes?

• By only receiving information

• By only reacting without receiving information

• By monitoring and responding to changes

• By ignoring the changes

What is one of the functions of the nervous system while you are asleep?

• Performing physical exercises

• Learning new skills

• Maintaining vital body functions

• Digesting food

When does the nervous system start taking in information?

• Only when you are active

• After breakfast

• As soon as you wake up

• During lunch

Which of the following is NOT a function of the nervous system?

• Reacting to changes

• Sleeping

• Digesting

• Breathing