By: Jenil Urianza-MoisesFunctions of the nervous system

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The nervous system is formed of two parts that are integrally linked with each other . The brain and the nervous system has multiple functions that are vital for normal functioning of the body.

OUR NERVOUS SYSTEM PERFORMS THE FOLLOWING FUNCTIONS

1. It regulates and coordinates the activities and functions of all our body organ systems.

2. It governs all our conscious activities like thinking, reasoning and learning

3. It is responsible for all our emotions like love anger and fear.

4. It controls the involuntary functions of some organs like heartbeat, breathing and peristalsis.

5. It helps us interpret and respond to the messages received by our sense organs

6. It is responsible for reflex actions.

ACTIVITY: Write some functions of the nervous system.NERVOUS SYSTEM

EVALUATIONWhat are the functions of the nervous system? Explain each.

ASSIGNMENTWhy is your nervous system considered the most complex of all the system of your body?References: RBEC-PELC Science Grade VI-I, 4.2 p.421st century Science and Health 6 by Gloria Salandanan